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CHAS
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
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Attach the assembled ball joint remover/
installer, new ball joint A and installer
attachment 7 to the front lower arm B.
N
OTE:
Do not tap or damage the top of the ball joint.
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Hold the body 3 in place while turning in the
long bolt 4 to install the new ball joint A into
the front lower arm B.
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Remove the ball joint remover/installer.
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Apply lithium-soap base grease to the new
ball joint A.
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Install a new rubber boot and new circlip.
N
OTE:
Always use a new ball joint set.
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CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER
1.Check:
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Shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
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Shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
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Spring
Fatigue → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.