special tools
Upper suspension arm
Disassembly of upper suspension arm
1. Disconnect the upper ball pin from the steering
knuckle
Remove the split pin and nut; use the special tools to disconnect
the upper ball pin from the steering knuckle.
2. Remove the brake oil pipe on the upper arm shaft
a. Use the open-end wrench to screw off the oil pipe tight nut.
b. Pull out the brake oil pipe and plug it by the rubber plug.
Remarks: There are two two-way valves for rear brake oil pipe
beside the right upper arm shaft ; when remove the right
upper suspension arm, it must remove four oil pipe tight nuts
in the place and plug it by the rubber plug to prevent the brake
fluid from overflowing.
3. Disconnect the brake hose form the brake caliper
Remove the hollow bolt and disconnect the brake hose form the
brake caliper
Remarks: Must not lose the copper gasket seal.
4. Disconnect the brake hose from the upper arm oil
pipe bracket.
Use the pliers to pull out the sheet steel spring clip and discon-
nect the brake hose from the upper arm oil pipe bracket.
5. Remove the upper suspension arm
Remove two bolts and remove the upper suspension from the
arm carriage.
Remarks: Keep the adjusting shim and don’t lose it. Record
the thickness of front and rear adjusting shim for convenience
of reinstalling them in the original position.