Front Lower Arm Ball Joint

(Refer to Tires/Wheels - " WHEEL  ") 

(Refer to Motor and Reduction Gear System - " FRONT UNDER COVER  ") 

1. Remove the split pin (D).
2. Remove the lower arm bolt (A), washer (B), and nut (C).

   Tightening torque: 

   98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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   Information 

   Hold the lower arm ball joint bolt and remove or install the nut.

   NOTE:

   • Do not reuse the split pin.
   • Be careful not to change the position of the bolt, nut, and washer when installing.
3. Place the support body in the lower arm bolt mounting hole and then rotate the bolt (A) to install it.

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   Information 

   Use the support body (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

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4. Install the support body (B) in the front axle groove (A).

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5. Rotate the bolt (A) to insert the support body (B) to release the front knuckle.

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6. Install the main body (A) between the front strut assembly and front lower arm.

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   Information 

   Use the main body (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

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7. Secure the main body with the wire (A) to prevent it from falling.

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8. Install the C-clamp (A) by rotating the handle (B) to prevent the main body from slipping.

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   Information 

   Use the C-clamp (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

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9. Tighten the bolt (A) to widen the gap between the main body so that the front lower arm can be removed from the front axle.

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Tightening torque: 

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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