| Removal |
| 1. |
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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| 2. |
Remove the rear shock absorber.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - “Rear Shock Absorber”) |
| 3. |
Set up the transmission jack (A) under the lower arm (B).
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| 4. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) with the rear axle.
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| 5. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) with the sub frame.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Check the rear lower arm for deformation. |
| 3. |
Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation. |
| 4. |
Check for all bolts and nut. |
Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
Removal 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad") 3. Disconnect the 5P connector of the SMARTRA unit and then remove the SMARTRA unit (A) after loosening the bolt. Installation 1.
Replacement 1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. 2. Replace faulty tube or hose. Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system. 3. Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.