Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front






REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)





2. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt, and disconnect the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
Torque: 127 Nm (1,300 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.)
3. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM





a. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 206 Nm (2,100 kgf-cm, 152 ft. lbs.)





b. Remove the bolt and nut on the rear side of the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 206 Nm (2,100 kgf-cm, 152 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the lower suspension arm.
d. Remove the lower suspension arm bushing stopper from the lower suspension arm.

REPLACEMENT
REPLACE BUSHING





a. Using SST, a steel plate and press, remove the bushing.
SST 09649-17010, 09710-04081





b. Using SST and a press, install a new bushing.
SST 09238-47012, 09649-17010

HINT: Before installing the bushing, set it in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment.