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7. Separate the outer socket from the knuckle (1). Refer to ST-36,
"Exploded View".
8. Remove the strut from t he knuckle using power tool.
9. Remove transverse link bolt and nut. Using Tool, separate trans- verse link (1) from steering knuckle.
10. Remove the steering knuckle and hub.
11. Remove transverse link bolts (A) and the transverse link from suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook a spring balance (A) at pinch bolt location. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball
stud begins moving.
- If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
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Spring balance
measurement :Refer to
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- If axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace transverse link.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member, under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground.
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
Axial end play :Refer to
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FRONT STABILIZER
FRONT STABILIZER
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Removal
1. Remove the front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel".
2. Remove each stabilizer connecting rod nut (A) at the stabilizer bar.
3. Separate the outer sockets from each knuckle. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
.
4. Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness connector.
5. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View"
.
1. Stabilizer connecting rod 2. Stabilizer clamp 3. Stabilizer bushing
4. Stabilizer bar Front
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6. Position the steering gear aside. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View".
• Disconnect the steering gear from steering column.
• Remove the steering gear support bracket on the right side.
• Remove the steering gear bolts.
7. Remove bolts ( ) from each stabilizer clamp.
8. Remove stabilizer clamps and stabilizer bushings from front suspension member.
9. Remove stabilizer from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install stabilizer clamp so that notch (A) is facing front of vehicle.
• Install stabilizer bushing so that slit (B) is facing rear of vehicle.
• While holding the stabilizer connecting rod (A), install the stabilizer connecting rod nut (B) and ti ghten to specification.
• Check toe in measurement. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
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Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel".
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FRONT STABILIZER
2. Remove each stabilizer connecting rod nut (A) at the stabilizerbar.
3. Remove power steering gear. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
.
4. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-10, "Exploded View"
.
5. Remove bolts ( ) of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabi- lizer clamp and stabilizer bushing from front suspension mem-
ber.
6. Remove stabilizer from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install stabilizer clamp so that not ch (A) is facing front of vehicle.
• Install stabilizer bushing so that slit (B) is facing rear of vehicle.
• While holding the stabilizer connecting rod (A), install the stabilizer connecting rod nut (B) and tighten to specification.
• Check toe in measurement. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving brak e caliper hydraulic hose attached. Position brake cal-
iper aside with wire. Refer to BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"
.
CAUTION:
• Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
• Do not twist or stretch the brake hose.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
1. Cotter pin 2. Nut retainer 3. Rotor
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Wheel hub bolt 6. Splash guard
7. Steering knuckle Front
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4. Remove wheel sensor bolt (A) and wheel sensor from steeringknuckle. Refer to BRC-124, "Removal and Installation - Front
Wheel Sensor".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove and discard cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
6. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on the lock nut to dis- engage drive shaft from wheel hub.
CAUTION:
• Do not place drive shaft joint to an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to over extend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel
hub and bearing assembly.
7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts.
8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
9. Remove the outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
.
10. Remove the front strut bolt at steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-9, "Exploded View"
.
11. Remove transverse link bolt and nut. Using Tool, separate transverse link from steering knuckle.
12. Remove steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse cotter pin.
• Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut.
• Do not use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• When installing wheel hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle, align cutout in sensor rotor cover with
wheel sensor mounting hole in steering knuckle.
• Align the marks made on the rotor and front wheel hub during dis- assembly.
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58,
"Work Procedure".
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