Front

Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts
- Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.





a. Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
b. Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
- If looseness is noted, check wheel bearing axial end play, then ball joint for play.








c. Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.





Tightening torque:
Refer to the above image.





- Check spring height from top of wheel arch to ground using the following procedure:
a. Park vehicle on a level surface with vehicle unladen*.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
b. Check tires for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator must not be showing).
c. Bounce vehicle up and down several times and measure dimensions Hf and Hr. Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for worn springs or suspension parts.





- Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
- Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint crust cover for cracks or other damage. If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace transverse link.





- Check suspension ball joint end play.
a. Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
b. Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip on lower edge of brake caliper.
c. Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is depressed.
d. Place a pry bar between transverse link and inner rim of road wheel.
e. While pushing and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial indicator value.
Vertical end play:
0 mm (0 inch)
If ball joint vertical end play exists, remove the transverse link and recheck the ball joint.