Disassembly and Reassembly

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove the connector from the lower arm.
2. Using the special tool, remove the shock absorber mounting bushing.





3. Using the special tool, remove the lower arm bushing (G).

INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
4. Check all bolts.





5. Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque.
1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
2) Shake the ball joint stud several times.
3) Measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 0.2 - 1.0 Nm (2 - 10 kg.cm, 1.77 - 8.5 inch lbs.)
4) If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
5) Even if the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, it may be reused unless it is 1.5 Nm (15 kg.cm, 13.3 inch lbs.) or more.





6. Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotating torque.
1) If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2) Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
3) Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1.7 - 3.2 Nm (17 - 32 kg cm, 15 - 27 inch lbs.)
4) If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
5) Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.

REASSEMBLY





1. Using the special tool, press-fit the shock absorber mounting bushing.





2. Position the lower arm bushing (G) at the angle indicated in the illustration.





3. Using the special tool, press-fit the lower arm bushing (G).
4. Install the connector to the lower arm assembly.