Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel.
2. Place a jack under the outer end of the lower control arm and raise it just enough to compress the suspension spring slightly.
3. Unscrew the nut and remove the pivot bolt securing the guide arm to the journal.
4. Unscrew 3 bolts (indicated by arrows) fastenings of the guide arm suspension to the body and remove the guide arm assembly.
Repair
1. Loosen the nut and remove the pivot bolt securing the front idler arm suspension.
2. Clean the guide lever from dirt and anti-corrosion coating and check its condition.
Installation
1. Lubricate the bolts with Molykote G Rapide Plus universal grease.
2. If the idler arm hanger was removed, install the hanger pivot bolt and screw on a new nut without tightening it completely.
3. Install the guide arm in place and secure the arm hanger to the body with bolts.
4. Attach the guide arm to the trunnion without tightening the nut completely.
5. Install the wheel and lower the car. Rock the car to ensure all suspension components are in place. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the specified torque.