Control Arm: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT
Refer to the illustrations when servicing, noting the following:
1. Separate drive shaft from knuckle.
2. Separate lower ball joint stud from knuckle.
3. Remove lower ball joint assembly from transverse link.





4. Remove transverse link.
5. During installation, final tightening must be carried out at curb weight with tires on ground.
6. After installation, check wheel alignment.

INSPECTION

Transverse Link
- Check transverse link for damage, cracks or deformation. Replace it if necessary.
- Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace transverse link if necessary.

Lower Ball Joint
- Check ball joint for excessive play. Replace lower ball joint assembly if any of the following exists:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
- Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that ball joint is properly broken in.





- Swinging force "A": 7.8 - 76.5 N (1.8 - 17.2 lbs.)

NOTE: Measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud.

- Turning torque "B": 0.5 - 4.9 Nm (4.3 - 43.4 inch lbs.)
- Vertical end play "C": 0 mm (0 inch)
- Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and cover clamp if necessary.