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B4: INSPECT THE SUSPENSION BUSHINGS
1 Inspect the suspension bushings for excessive
wear or damage.
• Are the bushings worn or damaged?
zYe s INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to:
Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation),
Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension,
Removal and Installation),
Rear Stabilizer Bar Link (204-02 Rear Suspen-
sion, Removal and Installation).
zNo
GO to B5.
B5: INSPECT THE SUSPENSIONS LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS
1 Carry out the Ball Joint Inspection component
test in this procedure.
• Is the lower arm ball joint or gaiter damaged?
zYe s INSTALL new lower arm.
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
zNo
GO to B6.
B6: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS
1 Check the wheel bearings.
• Are the wheel bearings damaged?
zYe s INSTALL a new wheel hub(s).
REFER to: Wheel Hub (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
zNo
GO to B7.
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4 Carry out the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing
component test in this procedure.
• Are any of the strut and spring assemblies or shock absorber components damaged?
zYe s
INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to:
Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
zNo
REINSTALL the strut and spring assemblies
or shock absorbers. GO to C1.
PINPOINT TEST C : VEHICLE LEAN
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
C1: VEHICLE LEAN
1 Detach the load levelling shock absorbers from
the wheel knuckles.
• Does the vehicle lean?
zYe s Install new rear springs.
REFER to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
zNo
CARRY OUT the Load-Levelling Shock
Absorber Component Test in this section.
Component Tests
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-02
Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Firmly grasp the outer end of the suspension
lower arm and try to move it up and down,
watching and feeling for any movement. Free
movement will usually be accompanied by an
audible "click''. There should be no free
movement. 2. If there is any free movement install a new lower
arm.
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Lower Arm(14 706 0; 14 707 0; 14 709 0)
Special Tool(s)204-605
Separator, Lower Arm Ball
Joint
E63772
204-609
Protection Cap, Ball Joint
Gaiter
E75372
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
2.
E98543
x7
3. Torque: 83Nm
E97635
4.If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
E75215
5.Special Tool(s): 204-605
E97732
204-605
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Front Stabilizer Bar(14 752 0)
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment205-316A
Alignment Pins, Subframe
15097A
Hydraulic Press
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
2.
E98543
x7
3. If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
E75215
4. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint
ball does not rotate.
On both sides.
Torque: 47.5
Nm
E91648
5. CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaustflexible pipe is not forcibly bent.
E98334
6.
E98346
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Wheel Knuckle(14 343 0)
Special Tool(s)204-052
Lever, Wheel Knuckle
14026A
204-602
Installer, Halfshaft
E62067
204-605
Separator, Lower Arm Ball
Joint
E63772
204-609
Protection Cap, Ball Joint
Gaiter
E75372
211-020
Separator, Ball Joint
13006
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
E99184
2.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
3.
E99195
4.
E98543
x7
5. WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
Torque: 120Nm
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9.Torque: 83Nm
E97635
10.If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
E75215
11 .Special Tool(s): 204-605
E97732
204-605
12.Special Tool(s): 204-609
E81908
204-609
13. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint
ball does not rotate.
Torque: 48Nm
E99197
14.Install the Special Tool(s): 211-020
E99198
211-020
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Front Strut and Spring Assembly(14 781 0; 14 782 0)
Special Tool(s)204-159
Lever, Wheel Knuckle
14039
204-605
Separator, Lower Arm Ball
Joint
E63772
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End
Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
2.
E101070
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3.Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
E75215
5. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint
ball does not rotate.
Torque: 47Nm
E99103
6.Torque: 90Nm
E99108
7.Special Tool(s): 204-159, 204-605
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204-01- 27
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