M45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove shock absorber.
3. Remove mounting nut and bolt with a power tool, and then remove upper link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove upper link and stopper rubber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
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Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
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Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
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.
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Hook a spring balance at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Swing torque: 2.0 Nm (0.20 kg-m, 18 inch lbs.) or less
Spring balance measurement: 31.3 N (3.2 kg, 7.1 lbs.) or less
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If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
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Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
INSTALLATION
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Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to "Components".
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Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
Check wheel alignment.
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Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment.