Rear Lower Arm Replacement (4D)

Rear Lower Arm Replacement

1.	Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.

2.	Remove the rear wheel.

3.	Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A) and mounting bolt (B) from the knuckle side. BA 12 x 1.25 mm 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 79.6 lbf·ft)DC 12 x 1.25 mm 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)

4.	Remove the flange bolt (C), and remove the lower arm (D).

5.

Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Use a new lower arm mounting nut on reassembly. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc and inside of the wheel. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.