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Commercial Service ToolsNES000IO
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV991040S0
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CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolt
3. Nut
4. Spring
5. Center plate
6. KV99104020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV99104030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV99104040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV99104050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia.Measuring wheel alignment
ST35652000
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Strut attachmentDisassembling and assembling shock
absorber
ST3127S000
(See J-25765-A)
Preload Gauge
1. GG91030000
(J-25765-A)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
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Socket adapter
3. HT62900000
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Socket adapter Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
S-NT498
ZZA0807D
NT124
Tool nameDescription
Power tool
Removing wheel nuts
Removing torque member fixing bolts
Removing undercover
Removing front suspension compo-
nents parts
Removing hub lock nut
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil springPBIC0190E
S-NT717
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of each of parts (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions, which were removed
when removing front suspension assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from shock absorber. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
5. Remove mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm from transverse link.
6. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
8. Remove the mounting bolt on the upper side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then remove
shock absorber arm from shock absorber.
9. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolt and nut at the shock absorber arm lower side (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000IV
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install strut attachment [SST] to shock absorber and secure it in
a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to shock absorber,
wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
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CAUTION:
Install coil spring as shown in the figure with large diame-
ter side [100 mm (3.94 in)] up and small diameter side [90
mm (3.54 in)] down. (Distinction marks are 4.75 and 5.75
turn from the lower side end.)
Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
3. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. Insert bound bumper into
shock absorber mounting bracket, and then install it to shock
absorber together with rubber seat.
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
Install shock absorber mounting bracket as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Coil spring is securely seated in spring mounting groove
of rubber seat.
The bottom part of spring should be at the position of A
point of spring seat.
4. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then
tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
5. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position
does not move.
6. Remove the strut attachment from shock absorber.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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Removal and InstallationNES000IW
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove undercover with a power tool.
3. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
4. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm from transverse link.
5. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
6. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook a spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque
is within specifications with a preload gauge [SST].
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.Swing torque
: 0.5 - 3.6 N·m (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
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Rotating torque
: 0.5 - 3.9 N·m (0.06 - 0.39 kg-m, 5 - 34 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation position and the
shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check
wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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UPPER LINK
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Removal and InstallationNES000IX
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
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Removal and InstallationNES000IX
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove shock absorber. Refer to FSU-29, "
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER" .
3. Remove mounting nut and bolt with a power tool, and then remove upper link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove upper link and stopper rubber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook a spring balance at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring bal-
ance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque
is within specifications with a preload gauge [SST].
If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" . Swing torque
: 0 - 2.0 N·m (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 0 - 61.5 N (0 - 6.2 kg, 0 - 13.6 lb)
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Rotating torque
: 0 - 2.0 N·m (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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Removal and InstallationNES000IY
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove undercover with a power tool.
3. Remove the mounting nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar.
4. If necessary remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and
then remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
5. Remove the mounting nuts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing.
6. Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks
or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .