M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
FSU-24 Component (Part 2)
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: 0 - 2.0 Nm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement: 0 - 61.5 N (0 - 6.2 kg, 0 - 13.6 lb)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
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Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is within specifications with a preload gauge [SST].
Rotating torque: 0 - 2.0 Nm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection