RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE EXHAUST CENTER PIPE AND EXHAUST TAILPIPE
Remove the 2 bolts, exhaust center pipe and exhaust tailpipe.
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
3. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE BRACKET
Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake bracket from the body.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
4. REMOVE STRUT ROD
Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and strut rod.
Torque:
Body side: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
Carrier side: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 91 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
5. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Place matchmarks on the toe-adjusting cam and suspension member.
b. Remove the bolt, nut and toe-adjusting cam and disconnect the No. 2 lower suspension arm from the rear suspension member.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)