FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Suspension Arm
Exploded View
SUSPENSION ARM
Exploded View
Removal and Installation
SUSPENSION ARM
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove radius rod. Refer to See: Radius Arm/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
3. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work.
4. Set suitable jack under axle assembly to relieve the coil spring tension.
5. Remove stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Stabilizer/Exploded View.
6. Remove drive shaft. Refer to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Shaft/Exploded View.
7. Remove height sensor (with xenon head lamp). Refer to See: Lighting and Horns/Headlamp/Headlamp Alignment Sensor/Service and
Repair/Exploded View.
8. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut. Refer to See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Hub And
Housing/Exploded View.
9. Remove suspension arm mounting bolts and nuts (rear suspension member side).
10. Use the ball joint remover to remove suspension arm from axle housing. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover from coming off.
11. Remove suspension arm.
12. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket. Refer to See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Stabilizer/Exploded View.
INSTALLATION
Note the following and, install in the reverse order of removal.
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Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.