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Removal

1. | Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2. | Set up the transmission jack (A) under the lower arm (B).

3. | Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link(B) with the rear lower arm(A).

Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

4. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) with the rear axle.

Tightening torque:
137.3~156.9N.m(14.0~16.0Kgf.m, 101.3~115.7lb-ft)

• | When removing the bolt, remove the upper arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.

5. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) from the sub frame.

Tightening torque:
107.9~117.7N.m(11.0~12.0Kgf.m, 79.6~86.8lb-ft)

A. | When removing the bolt, remove the lower arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.

Installation

1. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | If you don't install the jack, the bolt may cut due to the high work load of lower arm mounting bolt.

• | Install the component with the specified torques.

• | When installing the bolt, install the lower arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.

Inspection

1. | Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2. | Check the rear lower arm for deformation.

3. | Check for all bolts and nut.

4. | Check the cracks or the cutting of the lower arm.