LOWER ARM - Removal / Inspection / Installation

R-23prose procedure

REAR SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE)

1
Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2
Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
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3
Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
4
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Loosely tighten the lower arm, shock absorber, and stabilizer control link bolts. Lower the vehicle and tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques with the vehicle unladed.
5
Adjust the rear wheel alignment. (Refer to page R-9.)

Parts DiagramFig. fig1

#	Part Name	Notes
1	Wheel and tire	—
2	Stabilizer control link bolt	—
3	Shock absorber bolt	—
4	Lower arm	Inspect for damage and cracks
5	Lower arm bushing	(crossmember side and knuckle side) Inspect for deterioration and wear; REPLACE; Use paraffin based rubber oil (Sunpar 107 or equivalent)

Specification	Value
Torque - upper inner pivot	≈716 - 932N·m
Torque - lower arm inner (crossmember)	≈716 - 932N·m
Torque - stabilizer link/upper	≈353 - 530N·m
Torque - lower arm outer (knuckle)	≈618 - 735N·m
Torque - shock absorber bolt	≈618 - 912N·m
Torque - wheel nuts	≈863 - 1157N·m

Torque - upper inner pivot

716 - 932N·m

Torque - lower arm inner (crossmember)

716 - 932N·m

Torque - stabilizer link/upper

353 - 530N·m

Torque - lower arm outer (knuckle)

618 - 735N·m

Torque - shock absorber bolt

618 - 912N·m

Torque - wheel nuts

863 - 1157N·m