Withdrawal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Block the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling off the stands. Remove wheels.
2. If only one suspension arm is being removed, disconnect only that end of the anti-roll bar. If both levers will be removed, disconnect both ends (see section 4).
3. Turn away a nut of fastening of a finger of the spherical hinge to a rotary fist and turn out a coupling bolt (see illustration).
5.3. Before separating the lower arm of the front suspension from the steering knuckle, unscrew the nut of the coupling bolt (it is not visible in this illustration) and remove the pinch bolt (indicated by an arrow)
4. Position a large pry bar or large screwdriver between the front suspension arm and the steering knuckle, then lift the ball joint up to free it from the steering knuckle (see illustration).
5.4. To separate the lower arm of the front suspension from the steering knuckle, press it out with a pry bar or a large screwdriver
Attention! When pulling the ball joint out of the steering knuckle, be careful not to pull the inner constant velocity joint too far, otherwise it may be damaged.
5. Turn away two bolts of an axis of the lever of a forward suspension bracket and remove the lever (see illustrations).
5.5a. To separate the front suspension lower arm from the subframe, unscrew the lower arm nut (it is not shown here) and remove the bolt (indicated by an arrow)... | 5.5b....and axle nut (arrow) and remove the bolt (this illustration shows part of the threaded bolt) |
6. The bushings of the front suspension arms are replaceable, however, special tools and experience are required to replace them. Carefully inspect the bushings for hardening, wear and cracks. If there are signs of wear or aging, take the lever to a service or repair shop.
Installation
7. Position the suspension arm in the suspension mount and insert the axle bolts. Do not tighten the bolts yet.
8. Insert the ball joint pin into the steering knuckle, insert a new pinch bolt and nut, and tighten the nut to the torque specified in this chapter's specifications.
9. Position a trolley jack under the ball joint and raise the jack until the vehicle is off the rack. Tighten the suspension arm axle bolts to the torque specified in the specifications in this chapter.
10. Connect the anti-roll bar (see section 4).
11. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in chapter 1.
12. Take the vehicle to a workshop or a camber and toe shop to check the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.