CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1 |
Caliper and mounting support |
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2 |
Front lower arm ball joint |
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3 |
Tie-rod end |
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4 |
Front upper arm ball joint |
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5 |
Front hub and steering knuckle component |
|
6 |
Stabilizer control link nut (front lower arm side) |
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7 |
Front lower arm |
|
8 |
Clip (See Clip Installation Note.) |
|
9 |
Dust boot |
|
10 |
Bushing (rear side) |
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11 |
Bushing (front side) |
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12 |
Bushing (shock absorber lower side connecting part) (See Bushing (Shock Absorber Lower Side Connecting Part) Removal Note.) (See Bushing (Shock Absorber Lower Side Connecting Part) Installation Note.) |
1. Remove the caliper and mounting support from the steering knuckle and suspend it with a cable in a location out of the way.
1. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle using the SST.
NOTE:
When removing the front lower arm ball joint, the steering knuckle bushing may also come off. If it comes off, replace the steering knuckle.
1. Loosen the bolts on the vehicle side.
2. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint using the SST.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the front lower arm. If it is damaged, replace it.
1. Mark the front upper arm as shown in the figure.
2. Remove the bushing using the SSTs.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the front lower arm. If it is damaged, replace it.
1. Cut off the stopper plate rubber using a razor.
2. Cut off 5—6 mm {0.20—0.23 in} from each side of the knob end of the bushing using a hacksaw.
3. Remove the bushing using the SSTs.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the front lower arm. If it is damaged, replace it.
1. Remove the bushing using the SSTs.
1. Compress the bushing using the SSTs.
1. Press the bushing in using the SSTs.
2. Insert the stopper plate rubber into the inner pipe of the bushing (front side).
1. Align the marks placed during removal and install the bushing.
2. Press the bushing in using the SSTs.
1. Wipe the grease off the ball joint stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the dust boot to the ball joint.
4. Install the clip using the SST.
5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe off any excess grease.
1. Install the front lower arm rear side bushing part horizontally.
2. Install the front lower arm front side bushing part.