| Removal |
| 1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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| 3. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 4. | Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST(09568-1S100).
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| 5. | Remove the front lower arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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| Inspection |
| 1. | Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. | Check the lower arm for bending or breakage. |
| 3. | Check the ball joint dust cover for crack. |
| 4. | Check the all bolts and nuts. |
| Installation |
| 1. | To install, reverse the removal procedures. |
| 2. | Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment") |
Components and components location Components 1. Insulator cap2. Lock nut3. Insulator & sturt bearing4. Bumper rubber5. Dust cover6. Coil spring7.
Repair procedures Removal1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.2.Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Repair procedures Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")3.Remove the steering column shroud panel.(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")4.Disconnect the immobilizer connector (A) and press the locking pin (B) using an awl.
Schematic diagrams Circuit Diagram Repair procedures Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the cover (A) & (B).3.Disconnect the front view camera unit connector (A).4.Separate the fixed points (A) of coupler.5.