Upper

REMOVAL
1. COIL SUSPENSION: REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2. AIR SUSPENSION: REMOVE FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER





3. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor wire harness from the upper suspension arm.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and the upper suspension arm.

Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbs. )

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION





a. 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 every 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Torque (turning): 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 SIGNAL AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT