Ball joint dust excluder on the suspension arm
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Ball joint dust excluder on the suspension arm
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Remove the bolt holding the suspension arm to the steering swivel member.
Depress the suspension arm and hold it down by placing a wedge between the suspension arm and the anti-roll bar.
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Clean around the end of the arm and the dust excluder.
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Remove the upper locking ring by pulling with a screwdriver positioned between the ring and the dust excluder.
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Note
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The screwdriver must be undamaged/without burrs. This is to prevent damage to the pin.
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Remove the lower locking ring by pulling with a screwdriver positioned between the ring and the dust excluder ring.
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Remove the dust excluder.
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Wipe off the old grease around the pin and check that the area around the pin is not damaged.
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Note
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If there is damage the suspension arm must be replaced.
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Smear grease around the pin. Use the grease supplied with the kit.
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Fit the smaller locking ring onto the dust excluder
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Fit the dust excluder onto the pin.
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Note
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Smear a small amount of grease onto the inside of the dust excluder to facilitate assembly.
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Fit the larger locking ring onto the dust excluder. Locate the end in the groove with a screwdriver. Slide the screwdriver around the dust excluder and feed in the ring. Ensure that the ring is in the groove after installation.
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Note
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Take care not to damage or twist the dust excluder.
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Fit the suspension arm to the steering swivel member with a new nut. Hold the bolt with a wrench so that the bolt does not rotate.
Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 lbf ft)
Warning
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Press up the pin carefully.
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The groove in the pin must be visible in the screw hole in the spindle housing.
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If the rubber gaiter is pressed down, it will not seal properly to the swivel pin.
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8.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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