Transverse Link

TRANSVERSE LINK

FSU-32 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove under cover with power tool.
3. Remove strut.
4. Remove front crossbar.
5. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle.
6. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
7. Set suitable jack under transverse link.
8. Remove transverse link and insulator.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
^ Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when inserting the stabilizer connecting rod into the transverse link.
^ Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation and strut lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
^ Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
^ Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE: Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.





^ Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Standard
Swing toque: Refer to FSU-39, "Ball Joint". Front Suspension
- If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.

Rotating Torque Inspection





^ Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is within specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST: 3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
Standard
Rotating toque: Refer to FSU-39, "Ball Joint". Front Suspension
- If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection
^ Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
Standard
Axial end play: Refer to FSU-39, "Ball Joint". Front Suspension
- If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection.
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-27, "Inspection". Front Suspension
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION: Special Repair Requirement". Testing and Inspection