Control Arm: Service and Repair

TRANSVERSE LINK


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove front tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove connecting rod to stabilizer bar nut. Remove connecting rod from stabilizer bar then reposition connecting rod.





3. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts, then remove transverse link from front suspension member.
4. Remove transverse link ball joint to steering knuckle nut and bolt, then remove transverse link.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection
Check the following:
- Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
- Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.

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

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
- Hook Tool at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm Tool measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.











- If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection
- Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.






- If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For tightening specifications, Component.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Front Suspension.