Suspension System

Lower Arm Repair Procedures

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  3. Disconnect the parking brake cable. (Refer to Brake System - Rear Disc Brake)
  4. Loosen the bolts (B, C) and nut (D), then remove the rear trailing arm (A) from the rear axle. Tightening torque: (B) 98.1 ~ 118 N·m (C) 6.8 ~ 10.7 N·m (D) 44.1 ~ 54 N·m
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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