Lower Control Arm

REMOVAL
1. Remove under cover and skid plate.
2. Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

NOTE: Removal service points as follows:





a. Lower arm ball joint disconnection (8).
Required Special Tool: MB991113 or MB990635: Steering linkage puller

WARNING: Support special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with a cord, etc. to prevent it tram coming off.

NOTE: Only loosen the tie rod end mounting nut, do not remove it from the ball joint.

INSPECTION





1. Lower arm ball joint end play.
Check the lower arm ball joint assembly end play by following the steps below.
a. Measure the lower arm ball joint assembly end play with a dial indicator.
Limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 inch)
b. If the lower arm ball joint assembly end play exceed the limit, replace the lower arm ball joint assembly.
2. Lower arm ball joint dust cover check.
a. Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the dust cover is cracked or damaged.

NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked, the ball joint could be damaged, so if the dust cover is damaged during maintenance work, replace it.

b. When dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm ball joint assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.

NOTE: Installation service points as follows:
a. Torsion bar/rear anchor arm installation (3 & 5).





1. Check the identification marks at the end of the left and right torsion bars.
R for right side
L for left side
2. When installing the torsion bar, align the white mark on the serrated section of the torsion bar with the mating mark on the anchor arm.





3. Mount the anchor bolt as shown in the illustration, and install the rear anchor arm adjusting nut.





b. Bump stopper and bump stopper bracket clearance adjustment (-).

NOTE: Dimension A will be (B = 50 mm [2.0 inches]) when the bump stopper is a new pant. When the bump stopper is worn and becomes less than 50 mm (2.0 inches), dimension A will increase by the decreased amount.

1. With the vehicle in an unladen condition, dimension A from the bump stopper to the bump stopper bracket should be 18 mm (0.7 inch).
2. If dimension A is not 18 mm (0.7 inch), adjust the anchor arm assembly adjusting nut.

NOTE: Operational steps after installation as follows:
- Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
- Install under cover and skid plate.