1. Remove the front wheel and bearing unit assembly
(page 18-15).
2. Remove the splash guard from the knuckle.
SPLASH GUARD
10 N·m
(1.0 kg-m, 7 Ib-ft)
3 Remove the lower control arm guard.
10 N·m
(1.0 kg-m, 7 Ib-ft)
LOWER ARM GUARD
(cont’d)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly, bend
the pin as shown.
CASTLE NUT
44 N·m
(4.4 kg-m, 32 Ib-ft)
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 28 mm
07MAC-SL00200
7. Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end to
prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball
joint.
8. Use the ball joint remover, 07MAC —SL00200 (28
mm), as shown.
Insert the jaws carefully, making sure you do not
damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the jaw spacing
by turning the pressure bolt.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
PRESSURE BOLTApply grease here.
NOTE: Use the ball joint removers, 07MAC-SL00100
(32 mm) and 07MAC —SL00200 (28 mm), to separate
the ball joints from the suspension or steering arm.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.
Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specifica-
tion, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot
with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
4. Clean any dirt or grease off the ball joint.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the steering arm and
remove the nut.
6. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas
shown. This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.
Knuckle/Control Arms/Compliance Pivot
Removal (cont’d)
9. Once the tool is in place, turn the adjusting bolt as
necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then hand-
tighten the pressure bolt, and recheck the jaws to
make sure they are still parallel.
PRESSURE BOLT
ADJUSTING BOLT
10. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering arm.
Wear eye protection. The ball joint
can break loose suddenly and scatter dirt or other
debris in your eyes.
11. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
of the ball joint and pull the ball joint out of the
steering/suspension arm. Inspect the ball joint boot
and replace it if damaged.
12. Remove the cotter pin and lower control arm ball
joint nut.
13. Install the 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 1 2 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
14. Use the ball joint remover, 07MAC-SL00100 (32
mm), as shown on page 18-21 to separate the ball
joint and lower control arm.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
12 x 1.25 mm
CASTLE NUT
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly,
bend the cotter pin as shown.
BALL JOINT
REMOVER, 32 mm
07MAC – SL00100
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
1 5. Remove the cotter pin and the upper ball joint nut.
1 6. Install the 1 2 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 12 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
17. Use the ball joint remover, 07MAC-SL00100 (32
mm), as shown on page 18-21 to separate the ball
joint and upper arm.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 32 mm
07MAC – SL00100COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly,
bend the cotter pin as shown.
CASTLE NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
18. Remove the knuckle assembly.
KNUCKLE
ASSEMBLY
19. Separate the lower control arm and damper by
removing the damper mounting bolt.
DAMPER
MOUNTING
BOLT
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69 Ib-ft)
(cont’d)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m. 62 Ib-ft)
STABILIZER
LINK
20. Separate the lower control arm from the stabilizer
link by removing the link connecting nut.
Knuckle/Control Arms/Compliance Pivot
Removal (cont’d)
21. Remove the cotter pin and lower arm ball joint nut.
22. Install the 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 1 2 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
23. Use the ball joint remover, 07MAC – SL00100 (32
mm), as shown on page 18-21 to separate the ball
joint and compliance pivot.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the ball joint boot.
CASTLE NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
COTTER
PIN
Replace.
On reassembly,
bend the cotter pin
as shown.
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 32 mm
07MAC-SL00100
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
24. Remove the lower control arm by removing the ad-
justing bolt.
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
125 N·m
(12.5 kg-m, 90 Ib-ft)
ADJUSTING CAM
LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTING
BOLT
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
FLANGE BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm
23 N·m
(2.3 kg-m, 17 Ib-ft)
FLANGE BOLT
12 x 1.25 mm
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
COMPLIANCE PIVOT
ASSEMBLYSTABILIZERBAR
28. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket from the com-
pliance pivot.
29. Remove the three lower compliance pivot bolts.
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 32 mm
07MAC-SL00100
COTTER PIN
Replace.
On reassembly,
bend the cotter
pin as shown.
CASTLE NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
25. Remove the cotter pin and upper arm ball joint nut.
26. Install the 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 12 mm hex nut is flash with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
27. Use the ball joint remover, 07MAC – SL00100 (32
mm), as shown on page 18-21 to separate the ball
joint and compliance pivot.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the ball joint boot.
30. Remove the compliance pivot assembly by remov-
ing the bolts and nuts shown.
COMPLIANCE
PIVOT ASSEMBLY
SELF-LOCKING
NUTS
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
95 N·m
(9.5 kg-m, 69 Ib-ft)
UPPER CONTROL
ARM ASSEMBLY
FLANGE BOLTS
10 x 1.25 mm
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
FLANGE BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
31. Remove the upper control arm assembly by remov-
ing the upper arm bolt.
Corrosion resistant
bolt/nut
FLANGE BOLT
12 x 1.25 mm
95 N·m
(9.5 kg-m, 69 Ib-ft)
FLANGE BOLTS
12 x 1.25 mm
95 N·m
(9.5 kg-m, 69 Ib-ft)
FLANGE BOLTS
10 x 1.25 mm
60 N·m
(6.0 kg-m, 43 Ib-ft)
UPPER CONTROL
ARM
SELF-LOCKING
NUTS
12 x 1.25 mm
95 N·m
(9.5 kg-m, 69 Ib-ft)
STUD BOLT
NOTE:
Install the compliance pivot bolts and nuts. Tor-
que them to the specified torque in the order.
Install the upper control arm on the frame before
installing the compliance pivot assembly.
1. Loosly tighten the flange bolt
2. Insert the stud bolts into the frame.
3. Install the three flange bolts and tighten to the
specified torque.
4. Install the two flange bolts and tighten to the
specified torque.
5. Tighten the flange bolt
6. Install the 12 mm self-locking nuts and tighten
to the specified torque.