31A-40
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front driveshaft lower arm: Removal - Refitting
31A
a Remove:
-the lower arm front and rear bolts (8) ,
-the lower arm.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: Front driveshaft
lower arm bolt
a Always replace the lower arm nuts.
a Position the heads of the lower arm bolts so that
they face the rear of the vehicle.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
a Refit:
-the lower arm,
-the lower arm ball joint in its housing.
a Torque tighten:
-the front and rear bolts mounting the lower arm
on the subframe (180 N.m),
-the lower arm ball joint nut (62 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit:
-the front wheel arch side liner,
- the front wheel on the side in question (see 35A,
Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting,
page 35A-1) .
a Check the values of the axle assemblies (see Front
axle assembly: Adjustment values) .
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