Compliance Bushing Replacement

Compliance Bushing Replacement

Removal

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Front Wheel





1. Remove the front wheel.

3. Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Holder





1. Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing holder (A).

4. Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side - Disconnection





1. Remove the flange bolt (A).

2. Remove the flange nuts (B).

3. Disconnect the lower arm (C) from the front lower ball joint (D).

5. Front Lower Arm





1. Remove the lower arm (A).

2. Remove the bushing stopper bracket (B) from the lower arm.

6. Front Lower Arm Bushing





1. Support the lower arm (A) on suitable bar (B) as shown.

2. Press out the lower arm with a suitable socket and a hydraulic press, and remove the lower arm from the bushing (C).

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside of the bushing hole when pressing on the bushing.

Installation

1. Front Lower Arm Bushing





1. Clean the mating surfaces of the new bushing and the lower arm.

2. Apply a mild soap and water to the bushing surface.

3. Align the angle of the lower arm (A) and the tab portion (B) of the bushing (C). Press in the bushing by hand first.

NOTE:
* The installed bushing's tab portion points upward and downward to the installed lower arm.
* Make sure the up/down direction of the bushing.





4. Support the lower arm (A) on suitable square lumber (B) as shown.

5. Press in the bushing (C) with a suitable socket (D) and a hydraulic press.

6. Adjust the distance between the top of the lower arm (E), and the bushing surface to the dimension shown.

2. Front Lower Arm





1. Install the bushing stopper bracket (A) on the lower arm (B).

2. Install the lower arm.

3. Loosely install the new flange bolts (C).

3. Front Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side - Reconnection





1. Connect the front lower ball joint (A) to the lower arm.

2. Install the new flange nuts and the new flange bolt in the sequence shown.

4. Front Lower Arm - Tighten Vehicle's Weight

1. Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load the suspension with the vehicle's weight.

2. Tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.

5. Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing Holder





1. Install the front stabilizer bar bushing holder (A).

6. Front Wheel





1. Install the front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

7. Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

5. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.

8. Caster - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the caster angle.















* If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
* If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

9. Camber - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the camber angle.















* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

10. Front Toe - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.

2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

11. Turning Angle - Inspection





Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.














2. If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

12. HDS DLC - Connection





1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

13. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization

1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2. Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

14. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear

1. Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.