Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire to prevent it from failing off.
<> TIE ROD END /LOWER ARM BALL JOINT /UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTION
WARNING: Support special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.
Use special tool MB991113 or MB990635 to disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle.
NOTE: Only loosen mounting nut, do not remove it from the ball joint.
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1. Press down the lower arm and remove the upper knuckle towards you.
NOTE: Pull the DOJ side of the driveshaft assembly out slightly from the front differential carrier.
2. Slightly back off driveshaft from the knuckle. Remove the lower knuckle holding nut from the lower arm ball joint.
3. Disconnect the knuckle and lower ball joint.
CAUTION: Do not damage the knuckle oil seals with the driveshaft spline.
4. Remove the knuckle and front hub assembly from the driveshaft assembly.
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CAUTION: When pulling the driveshaft out from the differential carrier, be careful that the spline part of the driveshaft does not damage the oil seal.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DRIVE SHAFT (LEFT SIDE) INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal of the differential carrier by the drive shaft splines.
>>B<< KNUCKLE AND FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not damage the knuckle oil seal with the drive shaft splines.
1. Insert the knuckle and front hub assembly to the driveshaft.
2. Assemble knuckle and lower ball joint and temporarily tighten slotted nut.
3. Press up the lower arm and lock upper ball joint onto the upper arm.
4. Tighten the lower ball joint mounting nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 118 - 177 Nm (87 - 131 ft. lbs.)
>>C<< DRIVESHAFT END PLAY ADJUSTMENT
1. Push the driveshaft in by hand toward the knuckle until they touch.
2. Measure the clearance between the drive flange and the spacer with a feeler gauge as shown in the illustration.
Standard value: 0.4 - 0.7 mm (0.02 - 0.03 inch)
3. If the amount of play is not within the standard value, adjust by selecting a shim that will bring the play to the standard value.
NOTE: The shims available range from 0.3 mm (0.01 inch) thick to 0.6 mm (0.02 inch) thick in steps of 0.1 mm (0.004 inch), and from 0.9 mm (0.04 inch) thick to 1.8 mm (0.07 inch) thick in steps of 0.3 mm (0.01 inch).
INSPECTION
- Check the boot for damage or deterioration.
- Check the ball joint for operating condition and excessive looseness.
- Check the splines for wear or damage.
- Check the differential carrier oil seal (LH) for damage.