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Special service tool (SST)

49 FT01 389 Preload adapter

1.Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Remove front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.Remove the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)

4.Inspect the front lower arm for bending and damage, the front lower arm ball joint for excessive play, and the dust boot of the ball joint for cracks.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)

5.Replace the SST securing bolt with a bolt of a suitable length.

6.Rotate the front lower arm ball joint 5 times.

7.Measure the front lower arm ball joint initial torque and rotational torque using the SST and a torque wrench.

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• If not within the standard, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)