Front Lower Arm

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





Caution:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the front wheel alignment.

Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note





- Separate the ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST.

Dust Boot Removal Note





- Carefully remove the dust boot by using a chisel.

Lower Arm Bushing (Front And Rear) Removal Note





- Press the lower arm bushing out by using the SSTs and a socket as shown.

Lower Arm Bushing (Front And Rear) Installation Note
1. Apply soapy water to the lower arm bushing.





2. Press the bushing in by using the SST and socket in the direction of the arrow.

Dust Boot Installation Note





1. Wipe away the grease on the ball joint.
2. Liberally coat the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Press the dust boot onto the ball joint by using the SST.
4. Wipe away any grease that has been expelled from the dust boot.

Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Shake the ball joint stud 5 times.





2. Connect the SST to the ball stud, and measure the rotation torque by using a pull scale.

Rotation torque 0.35-1.8 Nm (3.5-19.5 kg-cm, 3.1-16.9 inch lbs.)
Pull wale reading 3.5-18.2 N (0.35-1.95 kg, 0.77-4.29 lbs.)