Radius Arm: Service and Repair

RADIUS ROD


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with a power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Procedures Component.

CAUTION:
Do not depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.





3. Put matching marks (A) on both disc rotor and the wheel hub and bearing assembly. then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Rear Lower Link and Coil Spring.
5. Remove mounting bolt in lower side of shock absorber with a power tool.
6. Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link with a power tool.
7. Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod with a power tool.
8. Remove mounting bolt in rear suspension member side of radius rod with a power tool, then remove radius rod from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if there are.

INSTALLATION
- Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Rear Suspension.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.





- Assemble disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly by aligning each matching mark (A) as shown in the figure when installing disc rotor.
- Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Rear Suspension Assembly.
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. .