Inspection
TRANSVERSE LINK
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
- Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
- Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Swing toque : Specifications "Ball Joint".
- If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is within specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST:
ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
Rotating toque : Specifications "Ball Joint".
- If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
Axial end play : Specifications "Ball Joint".
- If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Exploded View VDC/TCS/ABS.
2. Check wheel alignment. Front Suspension.
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Description Special Repair Requirement Description Special Repair Requirement, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE
SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".