Conversion-Bearing/Vertical Link Assembly

Conversion-Bearing/Vertical Link Assembly

Removal

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.

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

4. Remove front brake disc.
Refer to Brakes and Traction Control - Disc Brake System - Brake Rotor/Disc - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.






5. Remove wheel speed sensor-from vertical link.
Remove bolt.






6. Remove nut securing tie-rod end to steering arm.






7. Release tie-rod end from steering arm.
1. Fit special tool to tie-rod end.
2. Tighten tool bolt to release tie-rod end, taper pin.
3. Remove tool and disengage tie-rod end from steering arm.






8. Remove nut from upper-wishbone ball joint.

CAUTION: Do not allow the weight of the vertical link to hang on the lower ball joint, after releasing the upper ball joint.






9. Release upper-wishbone ball joint from vertical link.
1. Fit special tool to ball joint.
2. Tighten tool bolt to release ball joint taper-pin.
3. Remove tool and disengage ball joint from vertical link.






10. Remove nut from lower-wishbone ball joint.






11. Release lower ball joint from vertical link.
1. Fit special tool to ball joint.
2. Tighten tool bolt to release ball joint taper-pin.
3. Remove tool and disengage ball joint from vertical link.

12. Remove the vertical link and hub assembly from the vehicle.
13. Clean relevant parts.

Installation

1. Position modified vertical link and hub assembly to vehicle.






2. Fit upper ball joint to vertical link.
1. Position ball joint taper-pin in vertical link.
2. Fit and tighten nut.






3. Fit lower ball joint to vertical link.
1. Position ball joint taper-pin in vertical link.
2. Fit and tighten nut.






4. Fit tie-rod end to steering arm.
1. Position tie-rod end, taper-pin in steering arm.
2. Fit and tighten nut.






5. Fit wheel speed-sensor to vertical link.
1. Align speed sensor.
2. Fit and tighten bolt.

6. Fit brake disc.
Refer to Brakes and Traction Control - Disc Brake System - Brake Rotor/Disc - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

7. Fit wheel.
8. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
9. Remove paintwork protection covers.