SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND
BUSHING CHECK
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM JOINT CHECK
Check for smooth rotation.
Inspect ball stud for damage.
Inspect dust cover for damage.
NOTE:
Suspension control arm and arm joint cannot be separated
as shown “A” in figure.
If there is any damage to either, control arm assembly must be re-
placed as a complete unit.
WHEEL DISC, NUT AND BEARING CHECK
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Check wheel nuts for tightness and, as necessary, retighten
them to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 55 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 39.5 lb-ft)
Check wheel bearing for wear. When measuring thrust play, ap-
ply a dial gauge to wheel hub.
Thrust play limit: 0.0 mm (0.000 in.)
If measurement exceeds limit when shaft nut is tightened to spe-
cified torque, replace bearing.
Tightening torque for drive shaft nut
175 N·m (17.5 kg-m, 127.0 lb-ft)
By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If defective, replace bearing.
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FRONT SUSPENSION