Upper, Front
REMOVAL
1. Remove shock absorber upper fixing nut.
2. Remove bolts fixing upper ball joint on upper link. Support lower link with jack.
3. Remove upper link spindle fixing bolts.
DISASSEMBLY
^ Press out upper link spindle with bushings.
INSPECTION
^ Check upper link spindle and rubber bushings for damage. Replace if necessary. Check upper link for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply soapsuds to rubber bushing.
2. Press upper link bushing. Press bushing so that the flange of bushing securely contacts the end surface of the upper link collar.
3. Insert upper link spindle and inner washers. Install inner washers with rounded edges facing inward.
4. Press another bushing. Press bushing so that the flange of bushing securely contacts the end surface of the upper link collar.
5. Temporarily tighten nuts
INSTALLATION
1. Tighten upper link spindle with camber adjusting shims.
2. After fitting, check dimensions "A" and "B".
A: 110 mm (4.33 inch)
B: 32 mm (1.26 inch)
3. Install upper ball joint on upper link.
4. Install shock absorber upper fixing nut.
5. Tighten upper link spindle lock nuts under unladen condition with tires on ground.
6. After installing, check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary.