CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
 CAUTION
* : Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the earth in an unladen condition.
Post-installation Operation
  • Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to ).

<2000-SOHC>
   



Control link and upper arm removal steps
<<A>>
>>B<<
1.
Control link
  >>B<<
2.
Upper arm



Lower arm removal steps

>>A<<
3.
Stabilizer link connection
<<B>>

4.
Lower arm and trailing arm connection


5.
Shock absorber connection
<<A>>

6.
Lower arm

<2000-DOHC>
   



Control link and upper arm removal steps
<<A>>
>>B<<
1.
Control link
  >>B<<
2.
Upper arm



Lower arm removal steps

  3.
Stabilizer link connection
<<B>>

4.
Lower arm and trailing arm connection


5.
Shock absorber connection
<<A>>

6.
Lower arm

<2400>
   



Control link and upper arm removal steps
<<A>>
>>B<<
1.
Control link
  >>B<<
2.
Upper arm



Lower arm removal steps

  3.
Stabilizer link connection
<<B>>

4.
Lower arm and trailing arm connection


5.
Shock absorber connection


6.
Lower arm

   
After making a mating mark on the toe-in/camber adjusting bolt, remove the control link/lower arm.
   
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the lower arm and the trailing arm.
   
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 6 - 8 mm
   
Install the upper arm/control link as shown so that its identification colour faces the trailing arm.
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