Upper Arm Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the wheel sensor harness clip (A) from the upper arm (B). Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.
   Fig 1: Removing Wheel Sensor Harness Clip From Upper Arm

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4. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the lower arm B and the knuckle.
   Fig 2: Positioning Floor Jack At Connecting Point Of Lower Arm B And Knuckle

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5. Raise the rear suspension with the floor jack to load the vehicle weight.
6. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the nut.
   Fig 3: Removing Upper Arm Ball Joint Lock Pin And Nut With Torque Specifications

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7. Disconnect the upper arm-ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
8. Remove the upper arm mounting bolt (A) and remove the upper arm (B) from the vehicle.
   NOTE: During installation, install the new mounting bolt.