Removal and installation
1. Jack up the front of the car and place it on stands.
2. Loosen the wheel mounting nuts and remove the wheel.
3. Remove the front mudguard.
4. Remove the cotter pin and unscrew the nut.
Note: When reassembling, tighten a new nut and install a new cotter pin.
- Tightening torque - 49 - 59 Nm
5. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle using a special tool.
A - drive shaft,
B - cotter pin,
C - nut.
Note: When removing the ball joint, do not push the drive shaft outward, as the inner joint of the drive shaft may break.
6. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts and remove the arm (A) from the subframe.
Note: Please use new bolts when installing.
7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note:
- Check the ball joints and boots for damage.
- Pre-tighten the bolts and nuts, release the vehicle, stabilize the suspension and finally tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torques.
- Tighten the ball joint mounting nut to the minimum torque and tighten it further, aligning the grooves for the cotter pin. Do not align the grooves by loosening the nut.
- Before installing the wheels, clean the contact surfaces of the wheels and brake discs.
- After installation, check the front wheel alignment angles.