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CHAS
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS
1. Check:
• front arm free play
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a. Check the front arm side play
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by moving
it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front arm vertical movement
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by moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or
if there is binding, check the bushings.
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2. Remove:
• front arms
CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS
1. Check:
• front arms
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• bushings
Wear/damage
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Replace.
3. Check:
• ball joint
Damage/pitting
→
Replace the ball joint.
Free play
→
Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly
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Replace the ball joint.
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a. Clean the outside of the front lower arm.
b. Remove the circlip
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and rubber boot
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Use the ball joint remover and installer set.
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