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1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 17: Installing Special Tool
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2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to the ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob
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3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
Fig. 18: Turning Bolt And Knob Of Special Tool
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4. Move the ball joint stud several times and install the nut on the stud. Using
special tool MB990326, measure the ball joint breakaway torque.
Standard value: 0.5 - 3.5 N.m (4.4 - 31.0 in-lb)
5. If the breakaway torque exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
6. If the breakaway torque is under the standard value, check the ball joint for end
play or ratcheting. If there is no end play or ratcheting, the ball joint can be
reused.
is in the position shown in the figure.
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shown in the figure.
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MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION 1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 42: Installing Special Tool
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CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.
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2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end.
Fig. 43: Turning Bolt And Knob
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << B>> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the front axle
crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the front axle
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob
is in the position shown in the figure.
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1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 26: Identifying Special Tools
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2. After turning the bolt and knob to adjust the arms of special tool MB991897 in
parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the arms are parallel.
Hang the special tool with a code to prevent from
falling.
NOTE: When adjusting the arms in parallel, turn the knob in
the direction shown in the figure.
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1. Install the special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
Fig. 14: Installing Special Tool MB991897
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2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of the special tool
MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it
and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible
damage to ball joint threads. Hang special tool MB991897 with a cord to
prevent it from falling.
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Fig. 15: Checking Knob Position
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3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the toe control arm assembly and
the knuckle.
<< B>> ASSIST LINK BOLT REMOVAL Place mating marks on the crossmember and the plate before removing the assist
link bolt.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob
is in the position shown in the figure.
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