Removal

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.





1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Jack up the front part of the vehicle.
(b) Move the front suspension arm lower No. 1 up and down to check vertical looseness of the lower ball joint.
HINT: Wrap a cloth around the wooden block to prevent damage to the bolt and nuts.

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal

4. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Disconnect the tie rod end Removal.
6. SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Removal







8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and the castle nuts.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST: 09628-62011