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Rear Upper Control Arm: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 131 N*m (1,340 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

  2. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH JACK 
  3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. LH side:
      1. Place matchmarks on the height control sensor link and upper control arm.
      2. Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link.

      Torque: 5.6 N*m (57 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Placing Matchmarks On Height Control Sensor Link
      G04063714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the ABS speed sensor wire harness.
    2. RH side:
      1. Remove the bolt and heat insulator.

      Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Remove the 2 nuts, washers, bolts and upper control arm.

    Torque: 150 N*m (1,530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf) 

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the follow items.

    • Replace the 2 used nuts with new ones.
    • After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Nuts
    G04063715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002