FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure listed is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A0160QX

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.

    2. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.

  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YW2

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

      Note

      Use a wire or an equivalent tool to hang the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01603AE01

      Remove the front disc from the front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

  5. SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZXD

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering knuckle with axle assembly.

  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZOWE01

      Rotate the steering knuckle as shown in the illustration.

    2. A0163ILE02

      Remove the clip and nut.

    3. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060, 09961-02060, 09961-02010 )
      A0160SFE01

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    4. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      A015YVLE01

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the coil spring to prevent SST from falling off.

      • 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.

  7. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01632PE01

      Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050, 09961-02050, 09961-02010 )
      A015Z81E01

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      A0161QPE01

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the coil spring to prevent SST from falling off.

      • 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.