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FRONT SUSPENSION PARTSCheck front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and other damage.
1. Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
2. Retighten all axle and suspensions nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: Refer to Diagrams; Exploded Views; Front.
3. Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage and other damage.
4. Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks and other damage. If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace ball joint assembly.
5. Check suspension ball joint end play.
a. Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
b. Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip on lower edge of brake caliper.
c. Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is depressed.
d. Place a pry bar between transverse link and knuckle.
e. While raising and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial indicator value.
Vertical end play: 0 mm (0 inch)
If ball joint vertical end play exists, remove lower ball joint assembly and recheck the ball joint.
6. Check spring height from top of wheelarch to ground using the following procedure.
a. Park vehicle on a level surface with vehicle unladen*.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
b. Check tires for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator must not be showing).
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c. Bounce vehicle up and down several times and measure dimensions Hf and Hr. Refer to IMAGE ABOVE. Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for worn springs and suspension parts.