1. Remove the rear suspension spring (see Replacing the rear suspension spring).
2. Remove the stabilizer bar assembly with the struts (see Replacing the rear suspension stabilizer bar components).
3. Install a 226mm high and 40mm wide spacer between the rear lower control arm and the upper spring plate, jack up the trailing arm to clamp the spacer.
4. Mark the position of the adjusting washer in the rear suspension subframe bracket.
5. Loosen the adjusting bolt nut…
6….and remove the nut.
7. Remove the washer.
8. Remove the adjusting bolt from the holes in the control arm and suspension cross member…
9….and remove the rear lower arm of the rear suspension.
10. Carefully inspect the lever, replace the deformed lever. Signs of wear are bulging and peeling of the rubber from the metal bushing. To replace the silent blocks, you will need pullers of the appropriate size.
11. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: After replacing the rear lower control arm, check and adjust the wheel alignment if necessary (see Checking and adjusting wheel alignment angles). Use the services of workshops that have special equipment.