FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


    1. A017E4SE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.

  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A017B3HE01

      Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

      Note


      • Be sure to completely separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

      • Clean the installation hole and the surface for the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DYRE04

      Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. A017BEP

      Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle hub nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DGF

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A017EY2E01

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the cotter pin and the nut.

    2. A017D20E01

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      A017D19E01
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


      • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten the string of SST to prevent it from falling.


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.


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


      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.


      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.


      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

  8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. A017CVO

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BFY

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


    1. A017D1J

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

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. A017EPM

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    3. A017D26E02

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )

      Note

      Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.04 in.).

    4. A017EVPE01

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

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

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