Rear Lower Arm Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1
   Remove the rear wheel and tire.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

   

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.

2. 2
   Loosen the nut and remove the rear stabilizer link (B) from the rear lower arm (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

3. 3
   Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the rear lower arm (A) from the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

   

4. 4
   Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the rear lower arm (B) from the subframe (A).

   Tightening torque: 117.7 to 137 N·m

   

5. 5
   Installation is the reverse of removal.

   Be careful not to block the lower arm drain hole with the spring.

Inspection

1. 1
   Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.
2. 2
   Inspect the rear lower arm for deformation.
3. 3
   Check the coil spring and spring seat for wear and deformation.
4. 4
   Check that all bolts and nuts are present.