Upper

REMOVAL
1. Rear axle carrier with upper suspension arm removal.
2. Remove upper suspension arm.
a. Install a bolt and 2 nuts to the axle carrier and secure it in a vise.
b. Loosen the nut to the position. Then tap the nut with a hammer and remove the upper suspension arm.

Installation Hint: Torque to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)

INSPECTION
^ Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.
a. Flip the ball joint stud back and 4 - 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque (turning): 1.0 - 3.4 N.m(9 - 30 inch lbs.)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal, being sure to check ABS speed sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.