Front Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION





Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value.
Standard value (A): 9.4 ± 0.4 mm (0.37 ± 0.02 inch)

INSPECTION
^ Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
^ Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.
^ Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:
^ MB991006: Preload Socket





1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use the special tool MB991006 to measure the breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0 - 3.9 Nm (0 - 35 inch lbs.)
2. If the measured value is not within the standard value, or if the ball joint is difficult to turn or does not turn smoothly, replace the lower arm assembly.

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm.

NOTE: Cracks or damage to the dust cover may cause damage to the ball joint. When it is damaged during service work, replace the dust cover.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tool:
^ MB990300: Ball Joint Remover and Installer

If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Apply the multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent to the lip and the inside of a new dust cover.
Grease amount for the inside the dust cover (reference): 8 - 10g (0.28 - 0.35 oz)





3. Using the special tool MB990800, drive in the dust cover until it is fully seated.





4. Position the dust cover as shown in the illustration. Make sure that there is no abnormal bulge or pressure applied on the dust cover.
5. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.

LOWER ARM REAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tools:
^ MB990883: Rear Suspension Bushing Arbor
^ MB990958: Rear \Wheel Bearing and Installer Joint
^ MB990887: Ring
^ M B990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base





Replace the bushing as follows:





1. Use the special tools MB990883, MB990958, MB990887, and MB990890 to drive out the bushing.





2. Position the bushing so that its projection is as shown, and then use the special tools MB990883, MB990958, MB990887, and MB990890 to press in the bushing.
3. Press the bushing until its outer tube is flush with the lower arm assembly surface.