Front suspension
R-8
Removal instructions of dust cover
1. Use a chisel to remove the dust cover. Be careful
not to damage spherical joint and rocker.
Installation instructions of dust cover
1. Wipe out the grease on the ball bolt;
2. Fill in the grease to the inside of new dust cover;
3. Use the SST maintenance tool to press the dust
cover on the spherical joint;
4. Wipe out the excess grease.
Check the lower swing arm of front suspension
1. Remove the lower swing arm from the vehicle;
2. Check whether there is any damage scratch and
curve;
3. Check the torque of ball rotation;
(1) Keep the ball turning for 5 times;
(2) Connect the SST maintenance tool with the ball
bolt,and measure by use of a tautness meter the
rotation torque. If unable to meet the standard,
replace the swing arm parts;
Preload of ball: 1.0 -4.9 N.m {10-50 kgf.cm,
9-43 in.lbf};
Tautness meter reading: 10-49N {1-5 kgf, 3-11
lbf}.
Tautness meter