BALL JOINT CHECKING
Remove ball joint from lower control arm. See BALL JOINT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Apply 154 lbs. (69 kg) of downward pressure to ball joint stud. Measure compressed length of ball joint. Apply 154 lbs. (69 kg) of pulling force to ball joint stud. Measure extended length of ball joint. Axial play should not exceed .012" (.30 mm). Replace ball joint if play is excessive.
Damper Strut
- Check for oil leakage.
- Move the piston rod up and down to check if it operates smoothly without any binding.
- Play of piston rod.
- Measure the play as follows
- Fix outer shell and fully extend the rod. Set a dial gauge at the end of the rod: L [.39" (10 mm)], then apply a force of 20 N (2 kg, 4 lb) applied, read dial gauge indication: P 1 . Apply a force of 20 N (2 kg, 4 lb) in the opposite direction of "W", then read dial gauge indication: P 2 . See . The free play is determined by the following equation
- Play = P 1 , P 2 If the play is greater, replace the strut. See «LIMIT OF PLAY SPECIFICATION»(ref-167664-S38345612172004112900000) table.
Scheme 43
| Application | Specification |
|---|---|
| Limit Of Play | Less Than .031" (.8 mm) |
LIMIT OF PLAY SPECIFICATION
Strut Mount
Check rubber part for creep, cracks and deterioration, and replace it with new one if defective.
Dust Cover
If any cracks or damage are found, replace it with a new one.
Coil Spring
One having permanent strain should be replaced with a new one. When vehicle posture is uneven, although there are no considerable reasons like tire puncture, uneven loading, etc., check coil spring for its free length referring to specification, cracks, etc., and replace it with a new one if defective.
Helper
Replace it with a new one if cracked or damaged.
KNUCKLE & WHEEL BEARING
Note. Always discard old bearings and seals. DO NOT reuse.
STRUT
For exploded view of front strut assembly, see
Scheme 44
TRANSVERSE LINK
For exploded view of front transverse link (Scheme 45)
Scheme 45
Front Bushing
Using installer and remover set, press front bushing out of place. (Scheme 46)
Scheme 46
Rear Bushing
- Scribe an aligning mark on transverse link and rear bushing. (Scheme 47)
- Loosen nut and remove rear bushing.
Scheme 47
| CAUTION | Install front bushing in correct direction. (Scheme 48) |
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Scheme 48
- Install rear bushing to transverse link and align aligning marks scribed on the 2. CAUTION: Discard loosened self-locking nut and replace with a new one. While holding rear bushing so as not to change position of aligning marks, tighten self-locking nut. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-167664-S36252250322004101900000) .
- Tighten self-locking nut.