Front Lower

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]





MAINTENANCE: CHASSIS: GENERAL MAINTENANCE; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

Front Lower Ball Joint Wear Limit

Inspect the state of rotation of the ball joint





With the brake pedal depressed, attempt to move the top and bottom of the front tire in the axial direction, and confirm that there is no play.

If there is any play, replace the front lower suspension arm assembly LH

With the brake pedal released, attempt to move the top and bottom of the front tire in the axial direction, and confirm that there is no play

If there is any play, replace the front axle hub

Install the nut to the front lower suspension arm assembly LH stud

Turn the stud back and forth





Standard No unusual resistance or play

If there is any unusual resistance or play, replace the front lower suspension arm assembly LH with a new one

Inspect the dust cover

Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it

If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front lower suspension arm assembly LH with a new one

Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires

Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension

Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead

Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play

Maximum ball joint vertical play 0 mm (0 in.)

Check the dust cover for damage