Front Lower Arm (Front) Removal/Installation

FRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the TWC (AJ) (only when removing/installing the right side front lower arm (front)).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.





Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint Removal Note

Caution
^ Do not tap the steering knuckle with a hammer. The steering knuckle may be damaged.
^ If the steering knuckle is tapped with a hammer, the steering knuckle must be replaced with a new one.
^ If the steering knuckle bushing is raised during the ball joint disconnecting operation, remove the knuckle bushing and replace it with a new one.





1. Insert a washer between the SST and the nut to prevent damage to the locknut.
2. Disconnect the ball joint using the SST.





3. If the ball joint cannot be disconnected in Step 2, tap the SST from the bottom using a copper hammer.

If steering knuckle bushing is raised during ball joint disconnecting operation





1. With the steering knuckle bushing installed to the ball joint, remove the front lower arm (front) from the steering knuckle.





2. Install the nut to the front lower arm (front) ball joint and remove the steering knuckle bushing using the SST. At this time, insert a washer between the SST and the locknut to prevent damage to the locknut.





3. If the steering knuckle bushing cannot be removed in Step 2, tap the steering knuckle bushing with a hammer and remove the steering knuckle bushing.

Caution
^ If you tap the steering knuckle bushing with a hammer to remove it, replace the steering knuckle bushing with a new one to avoid excessive play.

Steering Knuckle Bushing Installation Note





1. Install the steering knuckle bushing to the steering knuckle using a multi-purpose bolt and nut, and washers.

Caution
^ Press-in the steering knuckle bushing vertically to the steering knuckle.
^ When pressing the steering knuckle bushing in the steering knuckle, be careful not to damage the steering knuckle bushing upper surface where it contacts the dust boot.

Note
^ Bolt diameter: 16 mm (0.63 in)
^ Bolt stem length: 65 mm (2.56 in) or more
^ Washer outer diameter: Approx. 45 mm (1.77 in)
^ Washer thickness: Approx. 3 mm (0.12 in)





2. Tighten the bolt and nut to press-in the steering knuckle bushing to the steering knuckle.

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Inner Side) Removal Note





1. Press the bushing (inner side) out using the SSTs.

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer Side) Removal Note





1. Press the bushing (outer side) out using the SSTs.

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer Side) Installation Note





1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.





2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.





3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 8.75 mm-10.75 mm (0.3445 in-0.4232 in).

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Inner Side) Installation Note





1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.





2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.





3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 12.75 mm-14.75 mm (0.5020 in-0.5807 in).

Clip Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.





4. Install the new clip using the SST.
5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe away the excess grease.