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LOWER LINK FSU-15 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > C D F G H I J K L M A B FSU N O P LOWER LINK Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000009885604 REMOVAL 1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to . 2. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt. FSU-12, "Removal and Installation" . 4. Remove the drive shaft (if equipped). Refer to FAX-8, "Removal and Installation" 5. Remove the pinch bolt and nut from the steering knuckle using power tool. Separate the lower link ball joint from the steering knuckle. 6. Remove the lower link bolts/cam bolts (if equipped) (1) and nuts. Remove the lower link (2). INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL Lower Link Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary. Lower Link Bushing Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. CAUTION: • Do not reuse the upper link ball joint cotter pin. • Do not reuse the lower link ball joint nut. • Do not reuse the lower link nuts. NOTE: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, replace the lower link bolts and washers with cam (adjustable) bolts and washers. • Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to . • Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "Front Wheel Alignment" . • Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement" Inspection INFOID:0000000009885605 • Check ball joint for grease leakage. Check dust cover for damage. LEIA0097E WEIA0153E |