: | Jul 14, 2004 |
The bushings must be replaced in pairs, LH and RH sides. |
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Raise and support the vehicle. |
. | Remove the front wheels and tires. |
. | Remove the LH upper arm. |
. | Release the heat shield for access to the upper
arm bolts.
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. | Loosen the upper arm bolts. ![]() |
. | Disconnect the height sensor link arm. |
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Remove the stabilizer bar link nut.
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Loosen the upper arm retaining nut. ![]() |
. | Using the special tool, release the upper arm
ball joint.
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. | Release the brake hose from the upper arm. |
. | Release the wheel speed sensor lead from the upper arm. |
. | Remove the RH upper arm. ![]() |
. | Note the position of the bushing in relation to the upper arm. |
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Using a suitable tool, bend over the bush flanges. ![]() |
. | Using a hacksaw, remove the flange from the bushing, making sure the upper arm is not damaged. |
. | Using the special tools, remove and discard the
upper arm bushings. ![]() |
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Using the special tools, install the upper arm rear bushings.
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. | Using the special tools, install the upper arm
front bushings.
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. | Install the RH upper arm.
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. | Secure the brake hose to the upper arm.
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. | Secure the wheel speed sensor lead to the upper arm. |
. | Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
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. | Secure the stabilizer bar link.
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. | Connect the height sensor link arm. |
. | Set the height distance between the centre of the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim to 466 mm (18.34''). |
. | Tighten the 2 upper arm nuts and bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft). |
. | Secure the heat shield. |
. | Install the LH upper arm. |
. | Install the front wheels and tires.
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