Removal and installation
Note: carrying out repair operations without first removing the wheel speed sensor (ABS) may damage the sensor wiring. To prevent damage to the sensor or its wiring, remove the wheel speed sensor and secure it out of the way before making major repairs.
1. Remove the wheel speed sensor and sensor brackets.
2. Remove the parts in the order they are numbered on the assembly drawing "Removal and installation of the upper arm of the front suspension".
Note:
- Installation is made in an order, the return to removal.
- After installation:
- check and, if necessary, adjust the height of the front suspension;
- check and, if necessary, adjust the angles of the front suspension.
Withdrawal Notes
1. Upper arm ball joint.
Using a puller, press the ball joint pin out of the steering knuckle.
2. Adjusting spacers.
When removing the shims, note the number and location of the shims.
Installation Notes
1. Locking ring.
A) Install the ball joint with your finger up. Install a special mandrel but a ball joint.
b) Install the retaining ring into the grooves of the ball joint using a mandrel.
2. Bolt and washer for fastening the lever. Install the washer and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
- Tightening torque - 150 - 176 Nm
Examination
1. Remove the upper front suspension arm from the vehicle.
2. Check up absence of damages, cracks and curvature on the lever.
3. Make sure that there is no excessive play in the ball joint of the lever.
4. Check up the moment of resistance to rotation of a finger of a spherical support.
A) Rotate the ball joint pin five times.
b) Install a special tool on the ball joint pin and measure the resistance to rotation with a dynamometer.
- Dynamometer readings - 5 - 25 N
Removal and installation of the upper arm of the front suspension.
1 - brake hose bracket,
2 - cotter pin and nut,
3 - ball joint of the upper arm,
4 - bolt and nut,
5 - adjusting spacer,
6 - the upper arm of the front suspension,
7 - bolt and washer,
8 - ball joint of the upper arm,
9 - fixing ring,
10 - anther.
If the measured resistance is not correct, replace the lever assembly.