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| The bushings must be replaced in pairs, LH and RH sides. |
| Take note of the fitted position of the bush. |
| . | Make sure that the tire pressures are correct
and that the vehicle is at the correct ride height. |
| . | Mark the position of the bushing in relation to
the lower arm.
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Raise and support the vehicle. |
| . | Remove the wheels and tires. |
| . | Remove the RH lower arm. |
| . | Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.
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Disconnect the LH stabilizer bar link.
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| . | Release the brake hose bracket from the wheel
knuckle.
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| . | Loosen the tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut. |
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Using the special tool, release the tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
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Loosen the upper arm retaining nut. |
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Using the special tool, release the upper arm ball joint.
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| . | Using the special tools, release the halfshaft
from the wheel hub. ![]() |
| . | Release the halfshaft from the wheel knuckle.
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| . | Secure the halfshaft clear of the lower arm. |
| . | Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut. |
| . | Using the special tool, release the lower ball
joint from the steering knuckle. ![]() |
| . | Loosen the 2 lower arm bolts.
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| . | Disconnect the shock absorber and spring
assembly from the lower arm.
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| . | Remove the LH lower arm. ![]() |
| . | Note the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm. |
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Remove the lower arm front bushing flanges. ![]() |
| . | Using the special tools, remove and discard the
lower arm front bushings. ![]() |
| . | Apply alignment guide lines to installer tool
(204-535/3).
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| . | Using the special tools, remove and discard the
lower arm rear bushings. ![]() |
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Mark the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm.
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Using the special tools, install the lower arm rear bushings. ![]() |
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Using the special tools, install the lower arm front bushings ![]() |
| . | Install the LH lower arm.
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| . | Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly
to the lower arm.
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| . | Release the halfshaft. |
| . | Using the special tools, install the halfshaft
in the wheel hub. ![]() |
| . | Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
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| . | Secure the stabilizer bar link.
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| . | Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
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| . | Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten. |
| . | Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the
wheel knuckle.
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| . | Secure the LH stabilizer link.
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| . | Tighten the halfshaft retaining nut to 350 Nm
(258 lb.ft).
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| . | Set the height distance between the centre of
the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim to 466 mm (18.34'').
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| . | Tighten the lower arm bolts to 275 Nm (203
lb.ft).
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| . | Install the RH lower arm. |
| . | Install the wheels and tires.
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| . | Carry out the wheel alignment procedure. |