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TRAILING ARM REAR SUSPENSION 34-11 REMOVAL SERVICE POINT CAUTION • Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool ball joint remover • Hang special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) with a cord to pre- AC106820 AE Cord Bolt MB991897 Nut Ball joint 1. Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the figure. AC106821 Knob Parallel Bolt Good Bad AB 2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of the special tool ball joint remover 3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the trailing arm assembly and the knuckle. INSPECTION M1341002300289 BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE CHECK ACX00716 MB990326 AB 1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, use special tool preload socket (MB990326) to Standard value: 0.5 − 2.5 N⋅m 2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the trailing arm assembly. 3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint turns DUST COVER CHECK 1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger. 2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the trailing arm assembly. TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST M1341010900424 Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally AC212031AB MB990800 |