Suspension: Service and Repair

UPPER LEADING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Upper Leading Link Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Install the SSTs to the ball joint.
2. Tighten the bolt of the SST to 13.8 - 15.6 Nm (14 - 16 kg-cm, 122 - 138 inch lbs.).





3. Tap the knuckle as shown.





Caution:
^ Do not tap the ball joint and the stud bolt.
^ Be careful not to make an edge on the knuckle.





Dust Boot (Upper Leading Link) Removal Note
1. Remove the dust boot using a chisel, being careful not to damage the ball joint and the arm.

Dust Boot (Upper Leading Link) Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.





3. Press the boot onto the ball joint using the SST.
4. Wipe away the excess grease.

UPPER LEADING LINK INSPECTION
1. Inspect the link for damage and boot cracks.
^ Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness.
^ Replace the link as necessary.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud at least five times.





4. Connect the SST to the stud, and measure the rotation torque using a pull scale.
^ Replace if it is not within the specification.
Rotation torque 0.3 - 1.9 Nm (3 - 20 kg-cm, 2.7 - 17 inch lbs.)
Pull scale reading 3.0 - 19 N (0.3 - 2.0 kg, 0.7 - 4.4 lbs.)