Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
6. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
7. Remove the front lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
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Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, crack, or damage. Replace if necessary.
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Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if necessary.
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Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that ball joint is properly broken in.
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Check ball joint. Replace suspension arm assembly if any of the following exists:
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Ball stud is worn.
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Joint is hard to swing.
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Play in axial direction is excessive.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Rear Suspension .
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Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition (unladen condition means that the fuel tank,
engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the
tires on level ground.
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Check the wheel alignment. Refer to See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension .
Rear Lower Link And Coil Spring
REAR LOWER LINK and COIL SPRING
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Rotation.
2. If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, use CONSULT-III "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from
the rear load leveling air suspension system.