Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal

3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

4. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE Removal

5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

8. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

(b) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(c) Install SST to the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

SST : 09960-20010

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NOTICE:
Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.03937 in.).

(d) Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02050

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NOTICE:
* Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
* Be sure to turn the part indicated in the illustration with a wrench.
* Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.