Removal
1. Loosen the nuts of the corresponding front wheel. Jack up the front of the car and place it on supports. Remove the wheel.
2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the control arm (see section Removal and installation the front anti-roll bar). On 1993 and 1994 models, remove the stabilizer bar (see ibid).
3. On 1993 and 1994 models, unbolt the ball joint from the control arm. On 1995 and later models, remove the cotter pin and loosen the ball stud retaining nut. Use a fork-type puller to free the ball stud from the steering knuckle assembly.
Note: The ball stud boot will almost certainly be damaged during the process of releasing the ball stud. Separate the control arm from the steering knuckle assembly.
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4. If the control arm needs to be replaced, loosen the control arm bushing pin nut. Remove the bushing pin bolts.
5. Remove the bushing retainer mounting bolts, then remove the control arm. On 1993 and 1994 models, remove the control arm gusset if necessary.
Examination
1. Assess the condition of the front and rear rubber bushings of the control lever - worn and cracked components are subject to replacement. Installation of new bushings should be carried out in a car service workshop, otherwise the lever assembly should be replaced.
2. Check the lever body for signs of deformation. A damaged lever cannot be restored and must be replaced.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required force.
Note: Tightening the Hub Pin and Front Hub Holder Bolts (as well as the lever gussets on 1993 and 1994 models.) must be carried out strictly in a certain order. Before finally tightening the holder bolts or the pin nut, support the outer end of the lever with a jack in order to bring it to a normal working height. Do not forget to replace the cotter pin fixing the ball pin nut.
