Rear Upper Arm: Removal

HINT

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
3. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
   1. Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.
      Fig 1: Supporting Rear Axle Assembly With Jack

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   2. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   Fig 2: Locating Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut

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4. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the nut and bolt, and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket from the rear No. 2 suspension arm
   Fig 3: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly Nut And Bolt

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5. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the nut.
      Fig 4: Locating Rear No. 2 Upper Control Arm Assembly Nuts

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   2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060, 09961-02060) 

      A: 

      1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more 

      Fig 5: Installing Spacers

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      NOTE: As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
   3. Using SST, separate the rear No 2 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010, 09961-02060, 09961-02060) 

      Fig 6: Separating Rear No 2 Upper Control Arm Assembly From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly

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      CAUTION: Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
      NOTE:

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier.
      • Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.

      If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one

   4. Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly

      HINT:

      Push the rear axle assembly downward.

      Fig 7: Locating Rear No. 2 Upper Control Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut

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6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the bolt, nut, and washer, and separate the rear No 1 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier.
      Fig 8: Locating Rear No. 1 Upper Control Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut

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   2. Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly.
   Fig 9: Locating Rear No. 1 Upper Control Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut

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