FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

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  6. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

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    1. Remove the clip and nut.

    2. Install SST (attachment) to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the front No. 2 suspension lower arm and attachment.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      Note

      As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the front No. 2 suspension lower arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

    3. Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm from the front lower ball joint.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )
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      *1 (Attachment)
      *2 Space of approx 2 mm
      *3 Tie to Vehicle

      Note


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

      • Do not damage the dust cover of the front No. 2 suspension lower arm.

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the front No. 2 suspension lower arm ball 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.

  8. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  9. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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  11. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  12. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Remove the clip and nut.

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

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )

      Note


      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the boll joint and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

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

    3. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint from the lower arm.

      SST
      09628-50010   ( 09628-05010 )
      A000YQCE02
      *1 Tie to Vehicle
      *2 (Attachment)
      *3 Space of approx 2 mm

      Note


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

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

      • Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint 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.