On-Vehicle Service

Components

On-Vehicle Service





Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.
^ Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
^ Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
^ Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the specified torque.





^ Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
^ Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.
If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace transverse link.





^ Check spring height from top of wheel arch to the ground.
- Vehicle must be unladen*, parked on a level surface, and tires checked for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator must not be showing).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
- Bounce vehicle up and down several times before measuring.
- Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for worn springs or suspension parts.





^ Check suspension ball joint end play.
- Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
- Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip on lower edge of brake caliper.
- Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is depressed.
- Place a pry bar between transverse link and inner rim of road wheel.
- While raising and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial indicator value.
Vertical end play: 0 mm (0 inch)
- If ball joint movement is beyond specifications, remove and replace it.