Front Lower Suspension Arm Removal
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
INSPECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Front Lower Suspension Arm -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
| 2. INSPECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Install the hub nuts to the disc.
Using a dial indicator, measure the lower ball joint for excessive play when you push the hub nuts up and down with a force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf).
- Standard joint play:
- 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) or less
- If the joint play is not as specified, replace the arm sub-assembly lower.
| 3. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING |
Remove the nut and bolt.
- HINT:
- While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.
Disconnect the shock absorber with coil spring from the lower arm.
| 4. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the ball joint attachment from the steering knuckle.
Place matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame, and No. 2 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame.
Remove the 2 nuts, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams, 2 camber adjusting cams and lower arm.
Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Using SST, remove the ball joint attachment.
- SST
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