Dismantling and checking
1. Remove shock absorber.
2. Remove the top stem. Using the special tool, disconnect the ball joint and trunnion.
Warning. When using a special tool, do not remove the self-locking nut, just loosen it.
3. Remove the lower stem.
4. Remove the cross member. Loosen the nuts securing the cross member to lower the latter.
Warning. Nuts must not be removed. Just loosen them up.
5. Remove the auxiliary rod.
6. Check bushing for wear, upper and lower stem for bent or damage, ball joint dust boot for cracks, all bolts for defects.