REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the earth in an unladen condition.
  • When the suspension is adjusted or replaced, the calibration of steering wheel sensor must be performed (Refer to GROUP 35C, On-vehicle Service ). <Vehicles with ASTC>
Post-installation Operation
  • Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with finger.
  • Front wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to ).




Removal steps


1.
 Front height sensor and upper arm connection <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>


2.
 Lower arm assembly and stabilizer link connection


3.
 Shock absorber and lower arm assembly connection


4.
 Split pin
<<A>>
5.
 Lower arm ball joint and knuckle assembly connection
<<A>>
6.
 Tie rod end and knuckle assembly connection


7.
 Upper arm and upper arm ball joint connection


8.
 Hub and knuckle assembly (Refer to GROUP 26, Hub and knuckle assembly ).
<<B>>
9.
 Lower arm mounting bolt


10.
 Plate


11.
 Lower arm assembly


12.
 Bump stopper


13.
 Lower arm ball joint

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE / TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
caution
  • Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use the special tool to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.

  • Hang the special tool with a cord to prevent it from falling.

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

2.Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
note When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.
3.Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the ball joint.

<<B>> LOWER ARM MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL

After making a mating mark on the adjusting bolt, remove the lower arm mounting bolt.