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SUSPENSION ARM RSU-13 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > C D F G H I J K L M A B RSU N O P • Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary. • Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if necessary. • Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if any of the following exists: - Ball stud is worn. - Joint is hard to swing. - Play in axial direction is excessive. • Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. • Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to • Perform final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground. Swinging force (A) . Turning force (B) : Refer to . Vertical end play (C) : Refer to . Height (D) . WEIA0131E August 2012 2012 Pathfinder |