Upper

REMOVAL

NOTE: If rear suspension arm and bushing requires replacement, also replace the other rear suspension arm and bushing.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist and support body at rear crossmember.
2. Remove and discard upper arm-to-axle pivot bolt and nut.
3. Remove and discard upper arm-to-frame pivot bolt and nut. Remove rear suspension arm and bushing from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Place the rear suspension arm and bushing into the bracket of body side rail. Insert a new, upper arm-to-frame pivot bolt and nut with nut facing outboard. Do not tighten at this time.
2. Raise the suspension with hoist until upper arm-to-axle pivot hole is in position with hole in rear suspension arm bushing. Install a new pivot bolt and nut with nut facing inboard. Do not tighten at this time.
3. Raise the suspension to curb height. Tighten the front upper arm-to-frame bolt to 98-132 Nm (73-97 ft. lbs.), and the rear upper arm-to-axle bolt to 98-132 Nm (73-97 ft. lbs.).