REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the earth in an unladen condition.
  • When the suspension is adjusted or replaced, the calibration of steering wheel sensor must be performed. (Refer to GROUP 35C, On-vehicle Service ). <Vehicles with ASTC>
Post-installation Operation
  • Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with finger.
  • Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to ).




Removal steps


1.
 Split pin
<<A>>
2.
 Lower arm ball joint and knuckle assembly connection
<<A>>
3.
 Tie rod end and knuckle assembly connection


4.
 Upper arm and upper arm ball joint connection


5.
 Hub and knuckle assembly (Refer to GROUP 26, Knuckle <2WD>, <4WD>).


6.
 Lower arm ball joint


7.
 Shock absorber and lower arm assembly connection


8.
 Bump stopper


9.
 Lower arm assembly and stabilizer link connection
<<B>>
10.
 Lower arm mounting bolt


11.
 Lower arm assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL (LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTION)

1.
caution
  • The self-locking nut must be only loosened but not removed from the ball joint. Be sure to use the special tool.
  • To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord.
Install special tool ball joint remover (MB992011) as shown in the figure.

2.Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool insert horizontal, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, verify that the insert is still horizontal.
note When adjusting the special tool wedge horizontally, position the knob as shown.
3.Turn the bolt to disengage the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle.

<<B>> LOWER ARM MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL

After making a mating mark on the adjusting bolt, remove the lower arm mounting bolt.