Front Suspension
STABILIZER BARREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
^ Before removing the steering wheel and driver's air bag module assembly, refer to Service Precautions and Driver's Air Bag Module and Clock Spring. Also, put the front wheels in straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air bag inoperative, which results serious driver injury.
^ : Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-17:
Removal Steps 14-18:
Required Special Tool:
^ MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[A] JAM NUT (CONNECTION FOR TIE-ROD END AND KNUCKLE) DISCONNECTION
CAUTION
^ Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
^ Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to prevent it from failing.
1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
[B] STEERING COLUMN SHAFT DISCONNECTION
1. Remove the steering gear and steering column shaft connecting bolt.
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown to disengage the steering column shaft assembly from the steering gear and linkage.
NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally, remove the steering column shaft assembly and be sure to insert the steering column shaft into the steering column as shown in the figure.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
[A] STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of the bushing (LH).
[B] FRONT AXLE NO.1 CROSSMEMBER INSTALLATION
Align the steering column dash panel cover notch (arrow A) with the steering gear lug (arrow B), and install the front axle number 1 crossmember, the rear roll stopper and steering gear and linkage.