Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
- Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
- Remove the cotter pin and nut.
- Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02050
- 09961-02050
NOTE:Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
- SST: 09960-20010
- Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02010
- 09961-02050
- 09961-02050
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Molybdenum Grease Application Area *b Place wrench here WARNING:Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
NOTE:- Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
- Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
- Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
- Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
- Do not damage the steering knuckle.
- SST: 09960-20010
- Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.