FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Provisionally tighten the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

    2. Install the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

      Torque:
      98 N*m  { 999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

    3. Install a new clip.

  2. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle from the jack.

    2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

  4. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt A
      137 N*m  { 1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      151 N*m  { 1540 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1ND-TV)

    Torque:
    5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

  6. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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