RM36D0EC _53 Suspension _083073 FRONT SUSPENSION _0402675 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT A

FRONT SUSPENSION  FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT  REMOVAL  


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 (for HV Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment
1.

Perform "Reset Memory"

2.

Perform "Calibration"


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DTCs are stored

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ABS warning light illuminates

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Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates

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Slip indicator light illuminates

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Electronically controlled brake system disabled or malfunctions


(Click here)

HINT:
for HV Model:

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
Lane tracing assist system Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 second or more. (Click here)
Pre-collision system

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Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed Necessary Procedures Link
Power back door function 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)
Power door lock control system If the back door is locked and therefore cannot be opened, it is necessary to unlock the back door using the door control switch, electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch. (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 and LH sides.

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The following procedure is for the LH side.



Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment
1.

Perform "Reset Memory"

2.

Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization


·

VSC is disabled or malfunctions

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DTCs are output

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Slip indicator light illuminates

·

ABS warning light illuminates


(Click here)

HINT:
for Gasoline Model:
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Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

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The following procedure is for the LH side.



PROCEDURE

Hide 43340A 2.REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for Steel Steering Knuckle)

a.
C403154

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

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.



b.
C403156

Remove the cotter pin.


c.

Remove the nut.


d.
C403158C01
1.365,1.042 1.365,0.292 true 1.01,0.292 1.51,0.292 1.51,0.292 1.51,1.042 true 3.156,0.969 3.406,1.219 0.25,0.25 10 false *a 0.708,0.229 1.208,0.479 0.5,0.25 10 false SST
*a 1 mm (0.0394 in.)


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.).



e.
C403160C01
1.5,1.302 1.833,1.302 false 2.333,2.625 2.667,1.958 2.667,1.958 2.917,1.958 true 0.896,4.25 1.063,4.25 1.063,4.25 1.177,3.938 false 1.688,1.75 2.021,1.75 false 0.729,4.167 0.979,4.417 0.25,0.25 10 false *a 2.25,0.333 2.667,0.583 0.417,0.25 10 false *b 1.344,1.208 1.76,1.542 0.417,0.333 10 false *c 2.969,1.896 3.219,2.146 0.25,0.25 10 false *d 2.25,0.708 2.667,0.958 0.417,0.25 10 false *b 2.052,3.427 2.219,3.677 0.167,0.25 10 false A 2.052,3.698 2.219,3.948 0.167,0.25 10 false B 2.073,1.677 2.573,2.01 0.5,0.333 10 false SST
*a Center Nut
*b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c Place wrench here
*d String
V113147

Turn


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:
·

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the front axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

·

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.

·

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

·

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.




Hide 43340A 3.REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for Aluminum Steering Knuckle)

a.
C403155

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

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.



b.
C403157

Remove the cotter pin.


c.

Remove the nut.


d.
C403159C01
1.333,0.229 1.333,1.063 true 0.833,0.229 1.5,0.229 1.5,0.229 1.5,1.063 true 3.156,0.979 3.375,1.25 0.219,0.271 10 false *a 0.521,0.167 0.938,0.417 0.417,0.25 10 false SST
*a 1 mm (0.0394 in.)


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

SST
09960-20010  (09961-02050)

NOTICE:
·

Make sure to install the spacers (SST) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

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




e.
C408053C01
2.417,2.635 2.833,1.969 2.833,1.969 3,1.969 true 0.75,4.417 0.917,4.417 0.917,4.417 1,4.083 false 0.521,4.188 0.354,4.188 0.354,4.188 0.521,3.854 true 1.698,1.75 2.031,1.75 false 1.5,1.198 1.833,1.198 false 0.583,4.354 0.833,4.604 0.25,0.25 10 false *a 1.344,1.135 1.594,1.302 0.25,0.167 10 false *c 3.042,1.906 3.292,2.24 0.25,0.333 10 false *d 0.573,4.125 0.906,4.375 0.333,0.25 10 false *e 2.25,0.24 2.75,0.573 0.5,0.333 10 false *b 2.25,0.625 2.75,0.958 0.5,0.333 10 false *b 2.073,1.688 2.573,1.938 0.5,0.25 10 false SST 2.021,3.427 2.271,3.677 0.25,0.25 10 false A 2.021,3.781 2.271,4.031 0.25,0.25 10 false B
*a Center Nut
*b Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c Place wrench here
*d String
*e Spacer
V113147

Turn


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:
·

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the front axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

·

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.

·

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

·

Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

·

Do not damage the steering knuckle.

·

Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

·

Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.



HINT:
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If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.