Upper arm
1. Loosen the nut of the upper control arm through bolt to the hub assembly. Also remove the control arm support ball pin nut. Using a 2-jaw puller, separate the control arm from the hub assembly.
2. Unscrew the bolts securing the brake hose support bracket and move the brake line to the side.
3. On models equipped with ABS, remove the wheel sensor to avoid accidental damage to its wiring.
4. Remove the bolt securing the inner end of the upper arm to the chassis.
5. Remove the upper arm. Check the condition of the rubber bushings of the arm, assess the looseness of the fit and the degree of wear of the ball joint. Replace worn and damaged components.
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required torque. Do not forget to secure the castle nut of the ball pin with a new cotter pin (see Note to paragraph 1 of Section Removal and installation the steering knuckle).
Lower arm
1. Loosen the nut of the bolt securing the lower arm to the hub assembly.
2. Remove the axle bolt securing the inner end of the lower arm to the chassis.
3. Remove the lower arm assembly.
4. Check the condition of the rubber bushings; replace the lever if necessary.
5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required force.
Front trailing arm
1. Disconnect the parking brake drive cable support bracket from the trailing arm.
2. Remove the bolt securing the trailing arm to the hub assembly.
3. Remove the bolt securing the trailing arm to the chassis.
4. Remove the front trailing arm.
5. Check the condition of the bushing installed in the front part of the lever. If defects are found, replace the lever.
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required force.
Trailing arm
1. Remove the bolt securing the trailing arm to the hub assembly.
2. Remove the bolt securing the lever to the chassis.
3. Remove the lever.
4. Check the condition of the bushing installed at the inner end of the lever. If defects are found, replace the lever.
5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required force.
Control lever
1. Give the ha (see accompanying illustration).
2. Mark the position of the adjusting cam in relation to the support bracket of the inner end of the lever. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt securing the lever to the chassis.
3. Remove the lever.
4. Check the condition of the rubber bushings of the lever. If defects are found, replace the lever.
5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Ensure that the mounting markings applied during dismantling are correctly aligned (see paragraph 2). Tighten all fasteners with the required force.