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3.Check the thickness of the upper armbrackets at as many points as possible using thethickness gauge. Check the upper arm bracketbeam with the 2.5mm groove (C) of the thicknessgauge where the arrows indicate in the picture(picture shows axle removed from vehicle,however thickness can be checked in situ)4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right rear upperarm bracket.IMPORTANT NOTE:If the rear upper arm beam does not fit into the thickness gauge proceed withthe Rear Axle Casing Undercoating procedure detailed below.If the rear upper arm beam does fit into the 2.5mm groove on the thicknessgauge, refer to the PDF file attached to the GSW TSB titled “KCE12-31-P010-BL Rear Upper Arm Bracket Replacement November 13”.REAR AXLE CASING UNDERCOATING1. Remove the lateral rod (A). This provides morespace to carry out this procedure.Tightening torque:187~215 N.m (18.7~21.5 kgf.m, 135~155 Ib.ft)
2. Remove rust and dust from the rear axlecasing by following the detailed proceduresbelow.WARNINGMake sure to wear protective glasses to avoidany foreign material getting in eyes.1) Lightly hit the rear axle casing (B) throughoutwith a hammer. Be sure to beat the front of therear axle casing (C).CAUTIONBe careful NOT to strike the rear axlecasing too hard to prevent it from being damaged.2) Remove rust and dust by rubbing rear upperarm welding (D), rear lower arm mounting (F) andthe differential housing area (E) with a wire brush.
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Page 6 and 7: 3) Use an air blow gun to blow off
Page 8 and 9: 4. Apply primer ( Zinc spray).1) Su
Page 10: 5. Reinstall the lateral rod.Tighte

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