Upper Link

UPPER LINK


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the fender protector to access upper link. Service and Repair .
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint and discard the cotter pin.





4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.
- Support lower link with jack.

Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)






5. Remove upper link bolts and nuts, then remove upper link.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Upper Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

Upper Link Ball Joint
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Front Suspension.

CAUTION:
Use a new cotter pin for installation of upper link ball joint nut.
- When installing wheel and tire, Rotation.
- After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Front Suspension .