[34] REAR SUSPENSION - - CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> CONTROL LINK/LOWER ARM <2000> REMOVAL
After making a mating mark on the toe-in/camber adjusting bolt, remove the control link/lower arm.
<<B>> LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the lower arm and the trailing arm.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION <2000-SOHC>
Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 6 - 8 mm
>>B<< UPPER ARM/CONTROL LINK INSTALLATION
Install the upper arm/control link as shown so that its identification colour faces the trailing arm.
[34] REAR SUSPENSION - - CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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