FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for AWD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

   
   
   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Temporarily install the front lower suspension arm assembly LH, and insert the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the rear of the vehicle.

   2. Install the bolt, front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and temporarily install the bolt.

      Tech Tips

      After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the bolt.

   3. Align the matchmarks of the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and front frame assembly.

2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. Install the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH to the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

   2. 

      *a	Protrusion

      Align the protrusion of the front upper shock absorber bracket plate with cutout of the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH, and temporarily install the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.

3. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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4. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

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5. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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6. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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7. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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8. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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9. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

   
   
   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Temporarily install the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, and insert the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the rear of the vehicle.

   2. Install the bolt, front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and temporarily install the bolt.

      Tech Tips

      After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the bolt.

   3. Align the matchmarks of the front suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, front No.2 suspension toe adjust plate and front frame assembly.

10. CONNECT LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. 

       Connect the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the front lower ball joint assembly LH with the nut.

       Torque:

       145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

       Note

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

11. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH

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13. INSTALL FRONT DISC LH

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14. CONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

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15. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFTNUT LH

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16. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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17. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Tighten the installation bolt of the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

       Torque:

       190 N*m  { 1937 kgf*cm, 140 ft.*lbf }

       Note

       Tighten the nut while making sure that the marks are aligned.

18. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Tighten the installation nut of the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH.

       Torque:

       112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

19. FULLY TIGHTEN LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Tighten the installation bolt of the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

       Torque:

       190 N*m  { 1937 kgf*cm, 140 ft.*lbf }

       Note

       Tighten the nut while making sure that the marks are aligned.

20. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFTNUT LH

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21. INSTALL STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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22. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

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23. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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24. INSTALL NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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25. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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26. CONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR

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27. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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28. INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ Air Suspension)

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29. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Parking support brake system	Click here
    Panoramic view monitor system	Click here
    Parking assist monitor system	Click here
    w/o Air Suspension System: Automatic headlight beam level control system	Click here

30. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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