| 1. |
Removal the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
90.0 ~ 110.0 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 80.0 lb-ft)
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| 2. |
Removal the air strut assembly.
(Refer to air strut assembly.) |
| 3. |
Disconnect the upper arm (A) with the air strut assembly bracket (B) by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque :
100.0 ~ 120.0 N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.0 ~ 87.0 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Replacement the front upper arm
| 1. |
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
90.0 ~ 110.0 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 80.0 lb-ft)
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| 2. |
Disconnect the rear front upper arm (A) from the rear axle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque :
120.0 ~ 140.0 N.m(12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 87.0 ~ 101.0 lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Disconnect the rear front upper arm (A) from the rear sub frame by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque :
120.0 ~ 140.0 N.m(12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 87.0 ~ 101.0 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Replacement the rear upper arm
| 1. |
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
90.0 ~ 110.0 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 80.0 lb-ft)
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| 2. |
Disconnect the rear upper arm (B) from the rear axle by loosening the split pin & nut (A).
Tightening torque :
80.0 ~ 90.0 N.m(8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 58.0 ~ 65.0 lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Disconnect the rear upper arm from the rear carrier using a SST (09568-2J100). 
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| 4. |
Disconnect the rear front upper arm (A) from the rear sub frame by loosening the flange bolt & lock nut.
Tightening torque :
120.0 ~ 140.0 N.m(12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 87.0 ~ 101.0 lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Do not use the lock nuts again. |
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| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Check the ball joint for rotating torque. |
Removal
[Front Stabilizer Bar]
1.
Removal the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
90.0 ~ 110.0 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 80.0 lb-ft)
2.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) ...
Removal
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
90.0 ~ 110.0 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 80.0 lb-ft)
2.
Disconnect the trailing arm (A) from the rear axle by loosening ...
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Description
The rear variable damper consists of a damper and an upper
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