Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

3. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).




4. Remove the front lower arm connector (B) from the fork (A).




5. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts.






Replacement

1. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216- 211000), remove the bushing from the lower arm.




2. Apply soap solution to the following parts.
A. Outer surface of the bushing.
B. Inner surface of the lower bushing mounting part.
3. Using the special tools(09214-32000 & 09216-21100), install the busing on the lower arm.





CAUTION:
Insert bushing in the direction shown in the illustration.

Separation force is over 800N.m (800kgf, 1763lbf)






Installation

1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
Bushing (A) ; 140 - 160N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)
Bushing (G) ; 140 - 160N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)





2. Install the lower arm connector (B) to the fork (A).

Tightening torque :
140 - 160N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)





3. Install the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
100 - 120N.m (10 - 12kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8lb-ft)





4. Install the wheel and the tire to the front hub.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9 - 11kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.5lb-ft)


CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the front wheel and tire.