Front Lower Suspension Arm

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]





MAINTENANCE: CHASSIS: GENERAL MAINTENANCE; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Inspect the state of rotation of the ball joint.





(1) With the brake pedal depressed, attempt to move the top and bottom of the front tire in the axial direction, and confirm that there is no play.

(2) If there is any play, replace the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

(3) With the brake pedal released, attempt to move the top and bottom of the front tire in the axial direction, and confirm that there is no play.

(4) If there is any play, replace the front axle hub.

(5) Install the nut to the front lower suspension arm assembly LH stud.

(6) Turn the stud back and forth.





Standard:

There is no unusual resistance or play.

(7) If there is any unusual resistance or play, replace the front lower suspension arm assembly LH with a new one.

(b) Inspect the dust cover.

(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

(2) If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front lower suspension arm assembly LH with a new one.

2. INSPECT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER

(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.

(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.

(2) Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension.

(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.

(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play.

Maximum ball joint vertical play:

0 mm (0 in.)

If there is any play, replace the ball joint.

(b) Check the dust cover for damage.