FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GMFE

      Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle. Then temporarily install the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.

    2. A01GKV4E01

      Temporarily install the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.

    3. A01GM42

      Install the bottom side of the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly to the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH. Then insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle and temporarily install it with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the bolt after the vehicle is stabilized.

  2. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GJW2

      Install the front stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      84 N*m  { 857 kgf*cm, 62 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

  3. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GILO

      Install the bracket of the front height control sensor LH to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GJ5J

      Insert the bolt from the back of the vehicle. Temporarily install the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.

    2. A01GNVL

      Temporarily install the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH


    1. A01GI2R

      Install the front disc brake dust cover LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    A01GMBGE01

    Note

    Be sure to check the identification mark when installing the disc.

    Item Identification mark
    LH LEFT
    RH RIGHT

    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

      When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  7. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GLC2

      Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the new 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the screw parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.

      • Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the steering knuckle is made of aluminum.

    2. A01GJTP

      Connect the flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  8. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR


    1. Connect the speed sensor connector to the speed sensor.

      Note


      • Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the tip or installation area of the speed sensor.

      • Do not twist the speed sensor wire.

    2. A01GK0K

      Install the speed sensor wire to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ VGRS:

      Click here

    2. w/o VGRS:

      Click here

  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. Install the front tires.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.

    3. Remove the front tires.

    4. A01GLI7

      Jack up the front suspension lower arm with a wooden block between the jack and front suspension lower arm. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is placed in a horizontal position.

  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (w/ Air suspension)


    1. Install the front wheel.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder with front shock absorber assembly LH with air.

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

    4. Remove the front wheel.

      Note

      Do not turn the engine switch on (IG).

    5. A01GIRZ

      Jack up the front suspension lower arm with a wooden block between the jack and front suspension lower arm. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is placed in a horizontal position.

  12. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GMFP

      Tighten the installation nut of the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01GHOG

      Tighten the installation nut of the steering knuckle.

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

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

    3. Install a new clip.

    4. A01GM42

      Tighten the installation bolt of the shock absorber cylinder.

      Torque:
      108 N*m  { 1101 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf }

  13. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GN4A

      Tighten the installation nut of the front No. 1 suspension upper arm assembly LH.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01GHYM

      Tighten the installation nut of the steering knuckle side.

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

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

    3. Install a new clip.

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  15. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  16. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA

    Click here