FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front lower ball joint assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor and roll rate and vertical acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

  • Theft deterrent system (Tilt sensor)

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the front lower suspension arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. B002CX7

      Remove the clip and nut.

    3. B002DSXC03
      *a Spacer

      Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front lower suspension arm assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the front lower suspension arm assembly.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.

      Tech Tips

      If the front lower suspension arm assembly spacer has come off, replace the front lower suspension arm assembly with a new one.