Exploded View

Exploded View

Exploded View

1.

Front suspension member

2.

Transverse link

Front

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove the nuts and bolts and disconnect the transverse link from the suspension member.

Inspect the components. Refer to Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the transverse link nuts.

• Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.

• Complete the inspection. Refer to Inspection.

Inspection

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

Transverse Link

• Check the transverse link for deformation, cracks or damage.

• Check the bushing for complete separation. (If completely separated, inner metal can be pulled out from transverse link.)

• Check the ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leaks.

Swing Torque

Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement with no binding.

Hook the Tool (A) on the on ball joint (B). Confirm the measurement value is within specifications when the ball joint begins moving.

Tool number	:  —  (NI-44372)
Swing torque	: Refer to Ball Joint.
Measurement on spring balance	: Refer to Ball Joint.

• If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace the transverse link.

Axial End Play

Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Move the tip of the ball joint in the axial direction to check for looseness. Note:

If there is axial end play, replace transverse link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to Description.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.