Wishbone Bushes - Upper

Wishbone Bushes - Upper

Removal

1. CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.

Open engine compartment and fit paintwork protection covers to fenders.
2. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
3. Remove front wheel.





4. Release ABS speed sensor harness from upper wishbone.
Remove tie straps.
Reposition harness.





5. Remove nut from upper ball joint.





6. CAUTION: Do not allow the weight of the vertical link to hang on the brake hose.

Release upper ball-joint from vertical link.
Using a strong length of wire secure the vertical link to the shock absorber.
Fit special tool to ball joint.
Tighten tool bolt to release ball joint pin-taper.
Remove tool and disengage ball joint from vertical link.





7. CAUTION: For installation reference, note the position of washers and shims before removing fulcrum bolt.

Remove upper wishbone.