Special tool
Device for dismantling/mounting the front bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-528/1 | 
Device for dismantling/mounting the front bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-528/2 | 
Device for dismantling/mounting the front bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-528/3 |
Device for dismantling/mounting the rear bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-527/1 | 
Device for dismantling/mounting the rear bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-527/2 | 
Device for dismantling/mounting the rear bushing of the upper arm of the rear suspension 204-527/3 |
Removing
NOTE: If a bushing needs to be replaced on one side, always replace the bushing on the other side.
1.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle that is only supported up to a maximum. Always place the vehicle on secure stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheels with tires.
3.
WARNING: Plug all open connections to prevent contamination of the system.
Remove the brake pipeline.
- Separate 2 connections of the brake pipeline.
- Remove the brake hose clamps and free the brake hoses.
- Release the brake pipe from the clamp.
4. Disconnect the body height sensor linkage.
5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wire.
6. Remove the upper left arm.
- Loosen the upper arm bolts.
- Mark the position of the bolt in relation to the upper arm.
- Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.
- Turn out bolts of the top lever.
7. Remove the upper right arm. For more information refer to Upper Arm (64.35.60)
8. Mark the position of the bushing in relation to the upper arm.
9. Using the special tools, remove and discard the upper rear arm front bushing.
10. Using the special tools, remove and discard the upper rear arm rear bushing.
Installation
1.
CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed without distortion.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the appropriate special tool to set the bushings to the correct depth.
Using the special tools, install the upper rear arm front bushing.
2.
CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed without distortion.
Using the special tools, install the upper rear arm rear bushing.
3. Install the top left arm. Install the bolts, but do not fully tighten them yet.
4. Adjust the height between the center of the end of the axle shaft to the edge of the wing so that it is 485 mm. Install the bridge brace.
5.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the protective boot of the ball joint. Damage to the protective cover leads to premature failure of the ball joint.
Attach the upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
- Align the bolt to the previously made marks.
- tighten bolt (tightening torque 133 Nm).
6. Tighten the upper arm front bolt (tightening torque 175 Nm).
7. Tighten the upper arm rear bolt (tightening torque 275 Nm).
8. Attach the wheel speed sensor wire.
9. Attach the brake pad wear sensor wire.
10. Connect the body height sensor link.
11. Establish the brake pipeline. Tighten brake line connections (tightening torque 18 Nm).
12. Install the upper right arm. For more information refer to Upper Arm (64.35.60)
13. Install wheels with tires. Tighten wheel nuts (tightening torque 140 Nm).
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