Rear Upper Arm Inner Bolt Installation Note

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NOTE:

When newly replacing the rear upper arm, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the removed rear upper arm.

Fig 1: Placing Alignment Marks On Rear Upper Arm

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Align the alignment marks and tighten the rear upper arm inner bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

78-105 N.m {8.0-10 kgf.m, 58-77 ft.lbf}
Lift up the rear crossmember component using a jack and install the rear crossmember installation nuts.

Fig 2: Supporting Rear Crossmember With Jack
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Tightening torque

91-111 N.m {9.3-11 kgf.m, 68-81 ft.lbf}