Table of contents: Repair 🠇 Installation 🠇
Attention! All Nyloc nuts that are unscrewed during removal must be replaced with new ones. The threads of these nuts are coated with an anti-loosening compound that is effective only when the nut is first used.
Please note! Two different types of steering knuckle may be used, depending on the model. Earlier steering knuckles are solid, while later ones are hollow and can be identified by the presence of a hole on the top of the unit (see picture Identifying a Late Model Steering Knuckle). When reinstalling, note that the tightening torques differ for the two types of steering knuckles. The modified lower arms are adapted to connect with later steering knuckles, and the early lower arms and the latest steering knuckles are not interchangeable. Removal
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding front wheel.
2. Remove the bolt securing the stabilizer bar connector to the lower arm.
3. Unscrew the nut and remove the lower ball joint from the lower arm.
4. Secure the nut from turning and unscrew the hinge bolt (indicated by an arrow) fastening the front part of the lower arm. Remove the bolt.
5. Unscrew the two nuts (A) securing the bushing for installing the rear part of the lower arm to the lower frame (B – bolt securing the rear part of the frame).
6. Loosen, but not completely, the rear frame mounting bolts and lower the lower frame by approximately 10 mm.
7. Remove the lower arm.
Repair
Position of the lever when installing the rear bushing
A – bushing,
B – area of lubricant application,
X = 254.0 mm
Alignment of marks on the bushing and lever
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a – area of lubricant application,
b, c – alignment marks,
d – unused label
1. Clean the lower arm from dirt and anti-corrosion coating. Check the arm for cracks, distortion of shape or any other defects.
2. Check the pivot bolt for wear and tear.
3. Check the bushings for wear and damage.
4. Replacement of worn bushings must be done on a press. When replacing the rear bushing, it must be installed in such a way that the marks on the bushing and the lever are aligned (see figure Position of the lever when installing the rear bushing and figure Alignment of marks on the bushing and lever).
Installation
Installing the suspension arm on the crossmember
1 – front support nut, 2 – rear support, 3 – rear support mounting nut, 4 – cross member, 5 – lever
Attaching the arm to the steering knuckle
1 – casing, 2 – ball joint nut
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following points:
- replace all Nyloc nuts;
- tighten all threaded connections to the required torque;
- check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles.