Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (for AWD): REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH Removal

6. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

7. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH





(a) Remove the clip and nut.

(b) Install SST (attachment) to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the lower arm and attachment.

SST : 09628-50010

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NOTICE:
As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

(c) Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH from the front lower ball joint assembly LH.

SST : 09628-50010

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NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover of the No. 2 lower arm.
* Be sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.
* Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.

8. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal

11. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the clip and nut.

(b) Install SST (attachment) to the front lower ball joint so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010

NOTICE:
* Be sure to install SST (attachment) as the steering knuckle attachment may shift.
* As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and attachment is not less than 2 mm (0.0787 in.).

(c) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint from the front suspension lower arm.

SST : 09628-50010

09628-05010





NOTICE:
* Do not damage the dust cover of the lower ball joint.
* Make sure that the bolt of SST and the ball joint are in a straight line when installing SST.
* Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not apply a torque of 160 N*m (1631 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.