Front Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION





CAUTION:
^ Use special tool MB991406, MB990635 or MB991113 to loosen the nut only; do not remove it from the ball joint.
^ Tie special tool MB991406, MB990635 or MB991113 with a cord to prevent it from falling off.

[[B]] FIXTURE/BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL

Carry out the following operations to ensure working space in order to remove the fixture, the bushing and the stabilizer bar.





1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember, and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts.

CAUTION: Be careful not to lower the crossmember excessively, otherwise the power steering return hose bracket may deform.

2. Lower the crossmember until the fixture, the bushing and the stabilizer bar can be removed.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ STABILIZER BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE INSTALLATION





Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of the bushing.

]]B[[ SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION





Tighten the self-locking nut until its protruding length meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm (0.87 ± 0.06 inch)