Upper Control Arm ASSY: Replacement

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REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSY REAR (W/AIR SUSPENSION) (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY
1. Remove the nut, washer and bolt from rear axle housing.
  HINT:
  
  While fixing the bolt, turn and remove the nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Nut, Washer & Bolt From Rear Axle Housing
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2. Remove the nut, washer and bolt with the upper control arm assy.
  HINT:
  
  While fixing the bolt, turn and remove the nut.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Nut, Washer & Bolt With Upper Control Arm Assy
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INSTALL UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY
1. Install the upper control arm assy, temporarily tighten the nut, washer and bolt.
  HINT:
  
  In the case of the air suspensions, install them by referring to Fig 3.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Upper Control Arm Assy
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2. Install the rear axle housing, temporarily tighten the nut, washer and bolt.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Rear Axle Housing
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CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSY REAR (W/AIR SUSPENSION) (See REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 112 N.m (1,137 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf)
STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See REPLACEMENT )
FULLY TIGHTEN UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSY
1. Fully tighten the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 80 N.m (816 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  While fixing the bolt, turn and install the nut.
  
  Fig 5: Tightening Tighten Upper Control Arm Assy Nuts
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