Lower, Front

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION





- Remove ball joint and transverse link assembly.
- During installation, final tightening must be carried out at curb weight with tires on ground.
- After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to Alignment; Specifications.

INSPECTION
Transverse Link
- Check transverse link for damage, cracks or deformation. Replace it if necessary.
- Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace transverse link if necessary.

Lower Ball Joint





- Check ball joint for excessive play. Replace transverse link assembly if any of the following exists:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive. Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that ball joint is properly broken in.
Swinging force "A": (measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud): 7.8 - 54.9 N (0.8 - 5.6 kg, 1.8 - 12.3 lbs.)
Turning torque "B": 0.49 - 3.43 Nm (5.0 - 35.0 kg-cm, 4.3 - 30.4 inch lbs.)
Vertical end play "C": 0 mm (0 inch)
- Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and cover clamp if necessary.