| TIBURON(GK) >2004 > G 2.7 DOHC > Suspension System > Front Suspension System > Front Lower Arm>Repair procedures |

REMOVAL
1. | Remove the front wheel.
2. | Remove the driveshaft split pin, nut and washer.
3. | Loosen the lower arm ball joint nut, but do not remove it.
4. | Remove the strut lower mounting bolts(2).
5. | Push the axle hub toward the outside to disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
6. | Using the special tool (09568 - 34000), disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the lower arm.
7. | Temporarily install the strut lower mounting bolt.
8. | Remove the lower arm bushing (A) and bushing (G) mounting bolts(2).
9. | Remove the lower arm assembly.
REPLACEMENT
BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
1. | Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove the dust cover from the lower arm ball joint.
2. | Remove the snap ring.
3. | Using a plastic hammer, tap the ball joint out of the lower arm.
4. | Using special tool (09545 - 11000), press-fit the ball joint into the lower arm assembly.
5. | Install the snap ring.
6. | Using the special tool (09545 - 21100), install the dust cover.
LOWER ARM BUSHING (G)
1. | Install the special tools (09545-02000, 09216-21100 and 09216-21200) on the lower arm.
2. | Press out the bushing.
3. | Apply soap solution to the following parts.
A. | Outer surface of the bushing
B. | Inner surface of the lower arm bushing mounting part.
4. | Install the new bushing on the lower arm by using special tools (09216-21100, 09624-34000).
Press-in the lower arm bushing (G) in the same direction as shown in illustration.
Pull out force for the bushing 80 N [800 kg(f), 11.9 lb(f)] or more
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows.
Items | Torque Nm (kgf•cm, lbf•ft)
Wheel nut | 90~110 (900~1100, 67~82)
Driveshaft nut | 2.0 L : 200~260 (2000~2600, 148~192) 2.7 L : 200~280 (2000~2600, 148~192)
Strut lower mounting | 140~160 (1400~1600, 104~118)
Lower arm ball joint nut | 60~72 (600~720, 43~52)
Lower arm bushing(A) | 130~150 (1300~1500, 96~111)
Lower arm bushing(G) | 130~150 (1300~1500, 96~111)
Stabilizer link nut | 35~45 (350~450, 26~33)
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 cracks and damage.
4. | Check all bolts for damage and deformation.
5. | Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque.
A. | If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
B. | Shake the ball joint stud several times.
C. | Measure the balll joint rotating torque.
Standard value 2.0~3.5 Nm (20~35 kgf•cm, 1.48~2.58 lbf•ft)
D. | If the rotating torque is above the upper limit of the standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
E. | Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.