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Upper Arm: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Use a new self-locking nut.
  • Always tighten the bushing when the arm is positioned in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

Tightening torque: 

Upper arm - Rear sub frame 

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 111 ft-lb) 

Upper arm - Rear housing 

90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb) 

Rear ABS wheel speed sensor bracket 

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)