- Raise the rear of the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
- Place a floor jack under the trailing arm and support the suspension.
- Remove the flange bolt (A) and wheel sensor harness bracket (B).
- Remove the flange bolts (A) and remove the upper arm (B).
| |
- Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
- First install all the suspension components and lightly tighten bolts and nuts, then place a jack under the trailing arm and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening bolts and nuts to the specified torque values.
- Tighten all the mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake drum or disc and the inside of the wheel.
- Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-4).
|