EBS00469 REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS 1. Check: front arm free play MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M MMM a. Check the front arm side play И by moving it from side to side. If side play is noticeable, check the bush- ings. b. Check the front arm vertical movement Й by moving it up and down. If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or if there is binding, check the bushings. И И LLL L L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L LLL 2. Remove: front arms Й Й EBS00470 CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS 1. Check: front arms Bends/damage Replace. 2. Check: bushings Wear/damage Replace. 3. Check: ball joint Damage/pitting Replace the ball joint. Free play Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly Replace the ball joint. MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M MMM a. Clean the outside of the front upper arm. b. Remove the circlip 1 , boot retaining ring 2 and rubber boot 3 . Use the ball joint remover and installer set. 3 1 2 8 - 49 FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES CHAS CHAS