Compliance Bushing Replacement
Compliance Bushing Replacement
Removal
1. Vehicle Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Front Wheel
1. Remove the front wheel.
3. Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side - Disconnection
1. Remove the flange bolt (A).
2. Remove the flange nuts (B).
3. Disconnect the lower ball joint (C) from the lower arm.
4. Front Lower Arm
1. Remove the lower arm (A).
5. Front Lower Arm Bushing
NOTE: Replace the lower arm (A) as an assembly if the lower arm has the paint mark (B) around the hole near the front bushing. The paint mark can also be seen around a hole on the bottom side of the lower arm in the same area. Paint marks indicate a oversize bushing has been installed.
1. Remove the bushing (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside of the bushing hole when pressing on the bushing.
Installation
1. Front Lower Arm Bushing
1. Clean the mating surfaces of the new bushing and the lower arm.
2. Position the tab (A) of the bushing (B) with the lower arm (C) as shown.
3. Install the bushing into the lower arm.
4. Using a yellow oil-based paint marker, paint a mark (A) around the hole (B) near the front bushing (C). Also paint a mark around the hole on the bottom side of the lower arm in the same area.
NOTE: These marks are used to identify a lower arm that has had the bushing replaced. Do not replace the bushing in a lower arm that has paint marks; you must replace the lower arm.
2. Front Lower Arm
1. Install the lower arm (A).
3. Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side - Reconnection
1. Connect the lower ball joint (A) to the lower arm.
2. Install the new flange nuts and the new flange bolt in the sequence shown.
4. Front Wheel
1. Install the front wheel.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
5. Pre-Alignment Checks
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
6. Caster - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the caster angle.
* If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
* If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
7. Camber - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
8. Front Toe - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.
2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.
3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.
9. Turning Angle - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.
2. If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.
3. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.