Pic. 12.21. The location of the nuts for fastening the upper and lower transverse levers to the rear steering knuckle on models up to 2001
On models up to 2001, remove the cotter pin, unscrew the nut and separate the upper arm ball joint trunnion from the rear steering knuckle (pic. 12.21). If the ball joint trunnion cannot be separated by hand, remove it with a puller.
Pic. 12.22. The location of the upper control arm bolt to the bracket on the trailing arm of the rear suspension on models from 2001
On models up to 2001, unscrew the nut and remove the bolt securing the upper arm to the bracket on the trailing arm of the rear suspension (pic. 12.22).
Loosen the nut and remove the upper arm inner mount pivot bolt.
Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle.
Check the condition of the lever. It should not have cracks or deformations. The sleeve must not show any wear, delamination or hardening of the rubber.
On models up to 2001, check the condition of the ball joint of the upper transverse arm, for which fix the arm in a vise. Tilt the pin of the ball joint to the stop to one side and the other, then screw the nut onto the pin. Using a torque wrench, turn the ball joint trunnion (one revolution in 2–4 s), and on the fifth turn, measure the cranking torque, which must be at least 0.7 Nm. Otherwise, replace the upper transverse arm.
Install in the reverse order of removal.