Front Lower Control Arm

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Loosen the ball joint nut, but do not remove it.





3. Using the special tool (09455-21000), disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the lower arm connector.





4. Remove the ball joint assembly





5. Remove the bolt, fork to lower arm connector.





6. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.





7. Remove the 2 bolts from the lower arm bush (A).





8. Remove the bolt from the lower arm bush (G).

INSTALLATION





1. Install the stabilizer link so that the distance (A) is at the standard value.
Standard value (A) 3 - 5 mm (0.118 - 0.197 inch)
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the connector from the lower arm.





2. Using the special tools (09545-21100, 09551-3100), remove the shock absorber mounting bushing.





3. Using the special tool (09624-34000), remove the lower arm bushing (G).

INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
4. Check all bolts.
5. Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque.
1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
2) Move the ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.





3) Measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 0.2 - 1.0 Nm (2 - 10 kgf-cm, 1.77 - 8.5 inch lbs.)

NOTE; Measure at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after moving 3° at room temperature after approximately 24 hours from assembly.

4) If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
5) If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, it may be reused unless it is 1.5 Nm (15 kgf-cm, 13.3 inch lbs.) or more.
6. Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotating torque.
1) If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2) Move the stabilizer link ball joint stud around several times.





3) Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1.7 - 3.2 Nm (17 - 32 kgf-cm, 15 - 27 inch lbs.)

NOTE: Measure at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after moving 3° at room temperature after approximately 24 hours from assembly.

4) If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
5) If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.

REASSEMBLY





1. Using the special tools (09545-21100, 09551-31000), press-fit the shock absorber mounting bushing.





2. Align the lower arm bushing (G) as the angle indicated in the illustration.





3. Using the special tool (09624-34000), press-fit the lower arm bushing (G).
4. Install the connector to the lower arm assembly