Front Suspension

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring. Also, put the front wheels in straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.
^ During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe off quickly.
^ Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.

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

CAUTION:
^ Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
^ Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to prevent it from falling.





1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.





2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.

NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.

3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.

[[B]] STABILIZER BRACKET/STABILIZER 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, remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts.

CAUTION: Be careful not to lower the crossmember excessively. The power steering return hose bracket may deform if the crossmember is lowered too much.

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

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





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

INSPECTION
^ Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration.
^ Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.
^ Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:
^ MB990326: Preload Socket





1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use special tool MB990326 to measure the turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 1.7 - 3.2 Nm (15 - 28 inch lbs.)
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to re-use that ball joint.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the stabilizer link.

NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage to the ball joint.