LS 600h V8-5.0L (2UR-FSE) Hybrid (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Removal
SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Lower Suspension Arm/Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Front Brake/Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
6. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and
Repair/Front Shock Absorber/Removal
7. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
(b) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.)
between the arm and spacers.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02050
NOTICE:
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Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
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As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
(c) Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH from the front lower ball joint assembly LH.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010