Inspection

SUSPENSION ARM


Inspection and Adjustment


ADJUSTMENT BEFORE REMOVAL
Adjust neutral position of 4WAS front actuator. (With 4WAS) Work Procedure (Pattern 1).

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
- Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
- Check ball joint boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.

Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm that it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.





2. Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.

Swing torque : Refer to Specifications.

- If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.

Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.





2. Attach the mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is within the specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST:
ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].

Rotating torque : Refer to Specifications.

- If rotating torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection
2. 1. Move the ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

Axial end play : Refer to Specifications.

- If axial end play exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Right Side
1. Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Inspection.
2. Check wheel alignment. Rear Suspension Wheel Alignment Inspection.
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. (Without 4WAS) Work Procedure.
4. Adjust neutral position of 4WAS front actuator. (With 4WAS) Work Procedure (Pattern 2).
5. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. (with AFS) Description Xenon Type Special Repair Requirement Xenon Type Description Xenon Type Special Repair Requirement Xenon Type Description Xenon Type Special Repair Requirement Xenon Type, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SENSOR) : Special Repair Requirement".

Left Side
1. Check wheel alignment. Rear Suspension Wheel Alignment Inspection.
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. (Without 4WAS) Work Procedure.
3. Adjust neutral position of 4WAS front actuator. (With 4WAS) Work Procedure (Pattern 2).
4. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. (With AFS) Description Xenon Type Special Repair Requirement Xenon Type Description Xenon Type Special Repair Requirement Xenon Type Description Xenon Type Special Repair Requirement Xenon Type, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE
WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SENSOR) : Special Repair Requirement".