Control Arm: Service and Repair

TRANSVERSE LINK


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire. Adjustment.
2. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.





3. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts, then remove transverse link from front suspension member.

NOTE:
When removing LH transverse link it may be necessary to lower the suspension member in order to remove bolts to avoid contact with the transaxle.
a. Set jack under front suspension member.
b. Loosen RH upper link bolts, LH upper link bolt (front suspension member side), front suspension member bolts (left/right). Lower the front suspension member in order to remove transverse link bolts.
4. Remove transverse link from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection
Check the following:
- Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
- Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.

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 Tool at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.





- If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection
- Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.





- If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For tightening torque, Component.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Front Suspension.