Upper Link

UPPER LINK

FSU-16 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove shock absorber.
3. Remove mounting bolts and nuts with power tool, and then remove upper link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove mounting bolts and nuts, and then remove upper link and stopper rubber.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
^ Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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 (A) at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Standard
Swing torque: Refer to FSU-25, "Ball Joint". Ball Joint
- 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 (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
Standard
Rotating torque: Refer to FSU-25, "Ball Joint". Ball Joint
- 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.
Standard
Axial end play: Refer to FSU-25, "Ball Joint". Ball Joint
- If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
^ Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-25, "Wheel Alignment". Wheel Alignment
^ Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION: Special Repair Requirement". Testing and Inspection