RM38T0EC _53 Suspension _112966 FRONT SUSPENSION _0502993 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT A

FRONT SUSPENSION  FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT  REMOVAL  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (REMOVAL)
C438118N01
3.552,0.417 3.885,0.417 false 3.792,4.177 4.313,4.177 false 1.302,1.646 1.771,1.646 false 3.938,0.292 4.219,0.646 0.281,0.354 18 false 1 4.688,4.01 4.969,4.365 0.281,0.354 18 false 2 1.135,1.552 1.292,1.75 0.156,0.198 10 false

Procedure Part Name Code
Z101186

Z101188

Z101187

1 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY - - - -
2 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY 43340A (Click here) - -

Non-reusable part - -

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front lower ball joint assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link

*1: for HEV Model

*2: for Gasoline Model

Front wheel alignment adjustment Calibration
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DTCs are stored

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ABS warning light illuminates

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Slip indicator light illuminates

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VSC disabled or malfunctions


(Click here)*1
(Click here)*2

HINT:
·

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the auxiliary battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

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Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed Necessary Procedures Link

*1: for Gasoline Model

Front camera system Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (10 mph) or more for 1 second or more. (Click here)
Stop and start system*1 Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes). (Click here)

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Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed Necessary Procedures Link
Power door lock control system
·

Back door opener


Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch. (Click here)
Power back door system Fully close the back door by hand.
HINT:

Initialization is not necessary if the above procedures are performed while the back door is closed.


(Click here)
Air conditioning system After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the servo motor standard position is recognized. -


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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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The following procedure is for the LH side.



PROCEDURE

Hide 43340A 2.REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

a.
C438120C01
1.333,4.156 1.333,3.073 1.333,3.073 1,3.073 true 1.198,4.135 1.198,3.083 true 4.917,5.5 5.167,5.271 false 5.74,3.917 6.167,3.583 true 5.354,2.979 5.688,2.979 false 5.26,3.333 5.594,3.25 false 3.198,4.135 3.51,4.292 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 4.729,5.427 5.042,5.583 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 6,2.469 6.313,2.625 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 5.135,2.875 5.448,3.031 0.313,0.156 10 false *d 6.198,3.448 6.51,3.604 0.313,0.156 10 false *e 0.646,2.979 1.104,3.177 0.458,0.198 10 false SST 5.865,4.792 6.177,4.948 0.313,0.156 10 false A 5.865,5.031 6.177,5.188 0.313,0.156 10 false B 6.01,2.146 6.323,2.302 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 5.646,3.146 6.104,3.344 0.458,0.198 10 false SST 0.469,0.063 0.75,0.417 0.281,0.354 18 false i 3.917,0.083 4.49,0.448 0.573,0.365 18 false ii, iii 0.469,3.146 0.813,3.448 0.344,0.302 18 false iv 4.51,2.198 4.854,2.5 0.344,0.302 18 false v
*a 1 mm (0.0394 in.) *b Center Nut
*c Molybdenum Grease Application Area *d Place wrench here
*e String - -
V113147

Turn - -


i.

Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.



ii.

Remove the cotter pin.


iii.

Remove the nut.


iv.

Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST
09960-20010  (09961-02050)

NOTICE:

Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).



v.

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)

CAUTION:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.


NOTICE:
·

Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front lower ball joint dust cover may be damaged.

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Be sure to place a wrench on the part shown in the illustration.

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Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

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Do not damage the steering knuckle.

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Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.