1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.

If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.
3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.
Front Axle
Front Lower Arm Removal/InstallationFloor Insulator Removal/Installation
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Decoration panel.
d. Shift lever knob (MTX).
e. Front console box.
f. Shift panel.
g. Upper panel.
h. Rear console.
i. Side ...
Driveline/Axle SST
Front and Rear Axle
49 T028 3A0
Ball joint puller set
49 T028 301
Dust boot installer
49 U034 204
Dust boot installer
49 W032 310
Support block
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Front Body Control Module (Fbcm) Inspection
1. Remove the fuse box cover..
2. Remove the front body control module (FBCM) from the fuse box..
3. Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference).
If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, inspect the parts under
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