Upper

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)

2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER





3. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts and upper suspension arm.

Torque: 53 Nm (540 kgf-cm, 39 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolts.


INSPECTION





1. INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn per 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Turning torque: 1.0-3.4 Nm (10-35 kgf-cm, 9-30 inch lbs.)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT