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FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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PROCEDURE


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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)


    1. B004Y9QC01
      *a 3.67°
      *b 40.7 mm (1.60 in.)
      *c 226.9 mm (8.93 in.)

      Temporarily install the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the front upper No. 1 arm bracket LH with the bolt and nut.

      Tip:

      When installing the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH, temporarily tighten the bolts at the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Fully tighten the bolt.

      45 N*m 459 kgf*cm 33 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)


    1. B004Y8XC01
      *a 5.33°
      *b 35.4 mm (1.39 in.)
      *c 211 mm (8.31 in.)

      Temporarily install the front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the front upper No. 2 arm bracket LH with the bolt and nut.

      Tip:

      When installing the front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, temporarily tighten the bolts at the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Fully tighten the bolt.

      45 N*m 459 kgf*cm 33 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. B004XLGC01
      *a 4.84°
      *b 40.1 mm (1.58 in.)
      *c 215.3 mm (8.48 in.)

      Temporarily install the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the front upper No. 1 arm bracket LH with the bolt and nut.

      Tip:

      When installing the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH, temporarily tighten the bolts at the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Fully tighten the bolt.

      45 N*m 459 kgf*cm 33 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. B004VCEC01
      *a 7.34°
      *b 30.8 mm (1.21 in.)
      *c 210.7 mm (8.30 in.)

      Temporarily install the front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the front upper No. 2 arm bracket LH with the bolt and nut.

      Tip:

      When installing the front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, temporarily tighten the bolts at the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Fully tighten the bolt.

      45 N*m 459 kgf*cm 33 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 1 ARM BRACKET LH (for 2WD)


    1. B004Y9RC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      w/ Air Suspension


      1. Install the front upper No. 1 arm bracket LH with the 2 bolts (A).

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf

      2. Using a 14 mm union nut wrench,, install the bolt (B).

        Specified tightening torque
        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
        Tip:

        • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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        • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 25 mm (0.984 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 35.1 N*m (358 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

    2. w/o Air Suspension


      1. Install the front upper No. 1 arm bracket LH with the 3 bolts.

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 2 ARM BRACKET LH (for 2WD)


    1. B004Y78C01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      w/ Air Suspension


      1. Install the front upper No. 2 arm bracket LH with the 2 bolts (A).

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf

      2. Using a 14 mm union nut wrench,, install the bolt (B).

        Specified tightening torque
        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
        Tip:

        • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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        • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 25 mm (0.984 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 35.1 N*m (358 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

    2. w/o Air Suspension


      1. Install the front upper No. 2 arm bracket LH with the 3 bolts.

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 1 ARM BRACKET LH (for AWD)


    1. w/ Air Suspension


      1. B004SUGC01
        *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

        Install the front upper No. 1 arm bracket LH with the 2 bolts (A).

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf

      2. Using a 14 mm union nut wrench,, install the bolt (B).

        Specified tightening torque
        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
        Tip:

        • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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        • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 25 mm (0.984 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 35.1 N*m (358 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

    2. w/o Air Suspension


      1. Install the front upper No. 1 arm bracket LH with the 3 bolts.

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT UPPER NO. 2 ARM BRACKET LH (for AWD)


    1. w/ Air Suspension


      1. B004S1DC01
        *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

        Install the front upper No. 2 arm bracket LH with the 2 bolts (A).

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf

      2. Using a 14 mm union nut wrench,, install the bolt (B).

        Specified tightening torque
        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
        Tip:

        • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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        • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 25 mm (0.984 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 35.1 N*m (358 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)

    2. w/o Air Suspension


      1. Install the front upper No. 2 arm bracket LH with the 3 bolts.

        40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
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    CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)


    1. B004SRV

      Install the steering knuckle assembly LH to the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH and front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with the 2 nuts.

      60 N*m 612 kgf*cm 44 ft.*lbf

    2. Install 2 new clips.

      Note:

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.

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    CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)


    1. B004U1I

      Install the steering knuckle assembly LH to the front upper No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH and front upper No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with the 2 nuts.

      60 N*m 612 kgf*cm 44 ft.*lbf

    2. Install 2 new clips.

      Note:

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.

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    INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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    INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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    INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ Air Suspension)

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    PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Parking support brake system

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    Panoramic view monitor system

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    Parking assist monitor system

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    • w/o Air Suspension System:

    • Automatic headlight beam level control system

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    ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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