Avenger L4-2.0L DOHC (1995)
c.
Securely fasten the brake rotors by installing the lug nuts.
d.
Affix a magnetic base dial indicator to the rotor. Place the dial indicator in a vertical position contacting the bottom center of the lower
lateral arm ball joint (Figure 1).
e.
Move the brake rotor and lower compression arm vertically several times by hand and read the amount of movement on the dial indicator.
3.
If the free play is more than 0.5 mm (.020 in.), replace the lower lateral arm with the new arm p/n MR296295 LH or MR296296 RH, see the
appropriate Service Manual (Group 2) for replacement procedures.
NOTE:
THE FREE PLAY MEASUREMENT SHOULD BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE BREAKAWAY TORQUE METHOD FOUND IN THE
SERVICE MANUAL. BREAKAWAY TORQUE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MEASURE.
4.
Check the dust cover for damage.
5.
If the dust cover is damaged, replace the dust cover.
6.
Road test the vehicle and check if the noise still exists. If the noise still exists, proceed to the next area.
Upperarm
1.
Lift the vehicle using a frame hoist to allow the suspension to be unloaded.
2.
Check the upper arm ball joint breakaway torque using the procedures in the appropriate Service Manual (Group 2).
3.
If the breakaway torque is out of the specified range of 0.3 - 1.5 Nm (3 - 13 in. lbs.), replace the upper arm.
NOTE:
AS OF 3/96 PRODUCTION, THE UPPER ARM BALL JOINT HAS SEALER ADDED ON THE TOP. THE SEALER IS FOR ADDED
PROTECTION AGAINST WATER INTRUSION.
4.
Verify if there is any damage to the dust cover.
5.
If the dust cover was damaged during servicing, you can replace only the dust cover.
6.
Road test the vehicle and check if the noise still exists. If the noise still exists, proceed to the next area.
Lower Compression Arm
1.
Lift the vehicle using a frame hoist to allow the suspension to be unloaded.
2.
Check the lower compression arm ball joint breakaway torque using the procedures in the appropriate Service Manual (Group 2).
3.
If the breakaway torque is out of the specified range of 0.5 - 2.5 Nm (4 - 22 in. lbs.), replace the lower compression arm assembly.
NOTE:
IF AN OFFSET COMPRESSION ARM IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, BE SURE TO REPLACE IT WITH AN
OFFSET ARM.
