Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Exploded View FSU-5:

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

Front Suspension Parts





Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and other damage.
^ Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then check ball joint end play.
Refer to FAX-5, "WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION". Testing and Inspection
and
Refer to FSU-15, "Inspection". Service and Repair
^ Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted (4WD only).
^ Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Suspension component torque: Refer to Exploded View FSU-5.





^ Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.
^ Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks and other damage.