FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT(for AWD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

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   REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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2. Click here

   DISCONNECT LOWER NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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3. Click here

   REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

   
   
   1. 

      Remove the clip and nut.

   2. 

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      2 mm (0.0787 in.)

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      Install SST (attachment) onto the front lower ball joint assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.

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      Note:
      

      • Be sure to install SST (attachment) in order to prevent damage to the front lower ball joint assembly LH stud.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.

   3. Using SST, disconnect the front lower ball joint assembly LH from the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

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      Note:
      

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

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

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the front lower ball joint assembly LH are in a straight line when installing SST.

      • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.