Rear Upper Arm Replacement

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm (  07MAC-SL00200)



1.Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.

2.Remove the wheel.

3.Place a jack under the lower arm B to support the suspension.

4.Remove the brake hose bracket (A).

5.Remove the clip (A) from the upper arm ball joint, and loosen the castle nut (B).

NOTE: During installation, install the clip after tightening the nut as shown.

6.Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.

7.Remove the upper arm mounting bolt (A), then remove the upper arm (B).

8.Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

  • Before connecting the ball joint, wipe any grease off the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the knuckle connecting hole, and the threaded section and mating surface of the castle nut.
  • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the upper arm to the knuckle.
  • Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque value, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the hole in the stud. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
  • Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
  • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the drum in brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
  • Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary .