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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
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REAR A-ARM REPLACEMENT
A-arm Removal
1. Elevate and safely support vehicle. Remove the rear
wheel(s).
2. Loosen the upper and lower hub carrier bolts at the wheel
end of A–arms (A)(C).
3. Remove the lower shock bolt from the lower A-arm hole
(B) and remove the shock from the A-arm.
4. Remove bolt (A) on the lower A–arm tube and pry the hub
carrier up and away from the A-arm.
5. Remove bolt (C) on the upper A–arm tube and pry the hub
carrier down and away from the A-arm.
6. Remove remaining bolts (D) from A-arms and remove A-
arms from frame.
7. Examine A–arm shafts (E), needle bearings (F), seals (G),
thrust washers (H) and bushings (I). Replace if worn or
damaged.
NOTE: Rear A-arm mounts contain needle bearings
A-arm Inspection
1. Disassemble, clean and inspect the upper A-arm bushings
and shaft. Replace components as required.
C
A
B
D
D
D
G
H
I
E
F
G
H
I
E
E
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