Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 03 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
Apply a thin layer of Loctite 609 (P/N 413 703 100)
on ball joint head and inside the suspension arm
bore.
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1. Apply adhesive product on these surfaces
Using a press, a steel plate and the ball joint re-
mover (P/N 529 036 121), press ball joint into the
suspension arm.
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1. Ball joint installer
2. Steel plate
3. Press
Wipe any excess of adhesive product.
Install the circlip.
Install
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
, see procedure
in this section.
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Lower Suspension Arm Inspection
Check lower suspension arm for:
– Bending
– Cracks
– Pitting
– Other damages.
Replace as required.
Move lower suspension arm from side to side and
up and down. There should be no noticeable play
in bushings.
If necessary, remove suspension arm and inspect
pivot bushings and sleeves for wear or damages.
Replace bushings and/or sleeves if necessary.
Lower Suspension Arm Removal
Place vehicle on a level surface.
Apply parking brake.
Loosen wheel lug nuts.
Lift the front of vehicle.
Remove wheel.
Remove and discard the cotter pin securing lower
ball joint nut.
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1. Cotter pin
2. LH knuckle
Remove the lower ball joint nut and washers.
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1. Ball joint nut
2. Washers
Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
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