FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE) - UPPER ARM

R-17prose procedure

UPPER ARM

1
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2
Remove the undercover.
3
Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
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4
Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
5
Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6
Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques, referring to the figure.
Loosely tighten the upper arm and shock absorber bolts. Lower the vehicle and tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques with the vehicle unladed.
7
Adjust the front wheel alignment. (Refer to page R-6.)

Specification	Value
Wheel nut (1)9.0-12.0 m-kg, 65-87 ft-lb	≈88 - 118N·m
Upper arm ball joint nut (2)4.2-6.2 m-kg, 30-46 ft-lb; REPLACE	≈41 - 61N·m
Shock absorber bolt (3)6.4-9.5 m-kg, 46-69 ft-lb	≈63 - 93N·m
Upper arm bushing bolt (4)1.8-2.7 m-kg, 13-20 ft-lb	≈18 - 26N·m
Upper arm mounting (6)10.4-14.0 m-kg, 75-102 ft-lb	≈102 - 137N·m

Wheel nut (1)9.0-12.0 m-kg, 65-87 ft-lb

88 - 118N·m

Upper arm ball joint nut (2)4.2-6.2 m-kg, 30-46 ft-lb; REPLACE

41 - 61N·m

Shock absorber bolt (3)6.4-9.5 m-kg, 46-69 ft-lb

63 - 93N·m

Upper arm bushing bolt (4)1.8-2.7 m-kg, 13-20 ft-lb

18 - 26N·m

Upper arm mounting (6)10.4-14.0 m-kg, 75-102 ft-lb

102 - 137N·m

Parts DiagramFig. fig1

#	Part Name	Notes
1	Wheel and tire	—
2	Upper arm ball joint	Removal Note .......... page R-18
3	Shock absorber bolt	—
4	Upper arm bushing (front and rear)	Inspect for deterioration and damage
5	Ball joint dust boot	Removal Note .......... page R-18; Installation Note .......... page R-18
6	Upper arm	Inspect for damage and cracks