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FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

Table 1. Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

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Tip:

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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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PROCEDURE


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    REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. B006ZDH

      Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. B006YNM

      Remove the cotter pin.

    3. Remove the nut.

    4. B006ZDOC01
      *a 1 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.

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      Note:

      Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

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      *a Center Nut
      *b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      *c Place wrench here
      *d String
      B006ZFL Turn

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

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      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note:

      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the front axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front lower ball joint dust cover may be damaged.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part shown in the illustration.

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

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.