REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

The parts indicated by ^*1 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.
The parts indicated by ^*2 are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Pre-removal operation

Front under cover removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover Removal and Installation <Vehicles for Thailand>, <Except Vehicles for Thailand>).
Lower arm assembly and Stabilizer bar Connection Removal (Refer to GROUP 33, Stabilizer bar Removal and Installation ).

Post-installation operation

Using your fingers, press the Ball Joint Dust Cover to check for a crack or damage.
Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to ).
Lower arm assembly and Stabilizer bar Connection Installation (Refer to GROUP 33, Stabilizer bar Removal and Installation ).
Front under cover installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover Removal and Installation <Vehicles for Thailand>, <Except Vehicles for Thailand>).
Check the beam direction of the headlamp (Low beam) (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlamp Aiming ).

		Removal steps
<<A>>	1.	Self-locking nut (Lower arm and knuckle connection)
	2.	Lower arm assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL (LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTION)

caution

The self-locking nut must be only loosened but not removed from the ball joint. Be sure to use the special tool.
To prevent the special tool from dropping off, suspend it with a cord.

Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure.

2.Turn the bolt and knob to make the special tool insert horizontal, then hand-tighten the bolt. After tightening, verify that the insert is still horizontal.

note

When adjusting the special tool wedge horizontally, position the knob as shown.

3.Turn the bolt to disengage the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle.