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Overview - Control Arm, Ball Joint, Guide Link And Level Control System Sensor: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint Overview
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  1. Bolt
    • Always replace if removed
  2. Guide Link
  3. Nut
  4. Wheel Bearing Housing
  5. Bolt
    • 40 Nm
    • Always replace if removed
  6. Nut
    • Always replace if removed
    • There are different versions. Allocation, refer to parts .
    • There are different versions and tightening specifications, refer to NUT VERSIONS FOR THE CONTROL ARM AND GUIDE LINK BRACKET .
    • After loosening threaded connection of guide control arm to wheel bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage stub.
  7. Ball Joint
    • Removing and installing, refer to BALL JOINT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • There are different versions. Allocation, refer to parts .
      NOTE:

      Note the installation position, refer to Installing .

      Install the ball joint into the wheel bearing housing as far as the contact surface.

  8. Nut
    • There are different versions. Allocation, refer to parts .
    • There are different versions and tightening specifications, refer to NUT VERSIONS FOR THE CONTROL ARM AND GUIDE LINK BRACKET .
    • Always replace if removed
    • After loosening threaded connection on the ball joint to the wheel bearing housing, adhesive residue must be removed on thread of linkage stub.
  9. Nut
  10. Control Arm
  11. Bolt
    • Always replace if removed
  12. Nut
    • 9 Nm
  13. Bolt
    • Always replace if removed
  14. Nut
  15. Left/Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- / -G79-
  16. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
  17. Shock Absorber Fork