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Fig. 8: Camber Adjusting Bolt Table
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Bolts are identified in the followin
g illustrations.
NOTE: If the camber adjusting value that is required is greater
than 1°30', check for bent or damaged parts and rep lace
as necessary.
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Fig. 9: Identifying Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 10: Identifying Bolts (2 Of 2)
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2. Tighten the nuts temporarily, and then pull or push the front axle to adjust the
camber.
NOTE: Set bolt is the bolt installed at factory. "10" embossed
on bolt head is head mark.
NOTE: Pulling the upper side of the front axle to the outside of
the vehicle will increase the camber. Pushing it to the
inside of the vehicle will decrease the camber.
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Fig. 11: Adjusting Camber
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3. Tighten the nuts to 305 +/- 25 N.m (225 +/- 18 ft-lb).
4. Recheck the camber.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK 1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check for an excessive
play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive play, replace
the lower arm assembly. BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK 1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are no cracks or
damage in the dust cover.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm assembly. STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is possible
that there may also be damage to the ball joint.
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Fig. 12: Removing & Installing Strut Assembly
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INSPECTION
Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly. Check the strut assembly for damage or deformation.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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1. Use special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to compress the coil spring.
Fig. 14: Compressing Coil Spring
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Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool MB991237, otherwise the special
tool will break.
WARNING:Do not use an impact wrench to remove the strut
nut.
Vibration of the impact wrench will cause
special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to
slip and cause personal injury. Vibration of the impact wrench will cause the
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2. Use a hexagon wrench and a pipe to secure the strut, and then remove the strut
nut using special tool MB991681.
Fig. 15: Removing Strut Nut
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>B<< STRUT ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL The gas must be discharged from the strut assembly before discarding it. Place the
assembly horizontally with its piston rod extended. Then drill a hole of
approximately 3 mm (0.1 inch) in diameter at the location shown in the illustration
and discharge the gas.
valve inside the strut to dropout.
WARNING:Wear goggles when drilling to protect your eyes
from flying metal debris.
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