FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER(for AWD) INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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  2. INSTALL RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. 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. B004UYT

      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. B004UBDC01
      *a Matchmark

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

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


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      Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 8 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. 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. B004YEPC01
      *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.

  8. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. 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. B004XSV

      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. B004U4VC01
      *a Matchmark

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

    4. B004SNG

      Install 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 }

    5. Install a new clip.

      Note

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

  10. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN LOWER NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  12. CONNECT FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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  13. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

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  14. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  15. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  16. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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  20. FULLY TIGHTEN LOWER NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.