>> A << SPRING LOWER PAD INSTALLATION
Engage the three lugs of the spring lower pad into the holes on the front suspension strut as shown in illustration.
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>> B << STRUT INSULATOR INSTALLATION
If the upper plate and lower plate of the strut insulator have been disassembled, assemble them as shown in illustration.
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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. |
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LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT
Required Special Tool
- MB990776: Front Axle Base
If the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the dust cover as follows
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- Remove the dust cover.
- 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): 13 +/- 0.5 g (0.459 +/- 0.018 oz)
- Using special tool MB990776, drive in the dust cover until it is fully seated.
- Position the dust cover as shown in the illustration. Make sure that there is no abnormal bulge or pressure applied to the dust cover.
- Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
LOWER ARM BUSHING (REAR) REPLACEMENT
Required Special Tools
- MB991963: Suspension Bushing Arbor
- MB990889: Rear Suspension Bushing Ring
- MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base
Replace the lower arm bushing as follows
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- Use special tools MB991963 and MB990890 to drive out the lower arm bushing.
- Position the lower arm bushing so that its projections are positioned as shown, and then use special tools MB991963, MB990889 and MB990890 to press in the lower arm bushing. CAUTION: When pressing in the lower arm bushing, take care not to deform the lower arm.
- Press the lower arm bushing until its outer tube is flush with the lower arm assembly surface while checking that the press-in pressure is at the standard value. If the press-in pressure is lower than the standard value, replace the lower arm assembly. Standard value: 10 kN (2,248 pounds) or more
| CAUTION | Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING . Also, put the front wheels in straight-ahead position. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS air bag inoperative, which results in serious driver injury. *: Indicates parts which should be initially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body. |
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- Remove the steering gear and steering column assembly connecting bolt.
- Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft in the direction shown to disengage the steering column assembly. NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally, remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert the steering column shaft into the steering column as shown in illustration.
<< C >> FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL
The crossmember mounting bolts should not be unscrewed when the front axle crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loosened while the front axle crossmember stay is removed. It is recommended that you retighten the bolts to 180 +/- 20 N. m (133 +/- 14 ft-lb).
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>> A << STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION
Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of the bushing (LH).
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- Use a transmission jack to lift the crossmember assembly.
- From inside the vehicle, pull tab A and then tab B to secure the three clips to the body panel. NOTE: When securing the steering column dash panel cover to the body panel, be careful that the seal lip does not move backwards.
- Check that it has been secured by pressing down the tip of the clips by your finger. Also check that the steering column dash panel cover is installed securely to the steering gear.
- After installing the steering column dash panel cover, check that the steering column dash panel cover rubber is not disengaged from the retainer. If there is any doubt, release the clips from the body, engage the rubber again and reinstall to the body.
- Tighten the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts.
>> C << FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 180 +/- 20 N. m (133 +/- 14 ft-lb), and then install the front crossmember stay with the self-locking nut.
