FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (for AWD) 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. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

    A01GIL7

    1. Install the front lower ball joint LH to the front suspension lower arm with the nut.

      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.

    2. Install a new clip.

  2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the splines of the steering knuckle LH and drive shaft assembly.

    2. A01GKHY

      Install the steering knuckle to the front lower ball joint with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      113 N*m  { 1149 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GN6N

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 1 suspension upper arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      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.

  4. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GJ3P

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 2 suspension upper arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      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.

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GN22

      Connect the tie rod to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      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.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01GK3A

      Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

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

      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.

  7. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. A01GHOM

      Connect the front speed sensor connector.

    2. Install the sensor clamp to the steering knuckle LH with the bolt.

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

      Note

      Do not twist the skid control sensor wire.

  8. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

    A01GHRW

    1. Connect the front suspension lower arm LH to the front lower ball joint with the nut.

      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.

    2. Install a new clip.

  9. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GNK2

      Install the height control sensor with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      14 N*m  { 138 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not drop the height control sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

    2. A01GL9D

      Connect the height control sensor link to the lower arm with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }
    3. A01GNUW

      Connect the connector and attach the 2 clips.

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH


    1. A01GIF5

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

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    A01GJS0E04
    Text in Illustration
    *A for 18 inch Disc

    Note

    The 18 inch disc has an identification mark. Make sure of the identification mark when installing the disc.

    Item Identification mark
    18 inch disc LH L
    18 inch disc RH R

    Tech Tips

    The 17 inch disc has no identification mark. The disc can be installed to the LH or RH side.


    1. A01GKBTE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks, and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GK2W

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

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

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the threaded 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. A01GL7B

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

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

  13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not stake the shaft nut.

      Tech Tips

      Stake the shaft nut after the axle hub bearing looseness and axle hub runout inspections.

  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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

  16. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM


    1. Check the suspension control system Click here.

  17. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.

  18. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA


    1. Adjust the object recognition camera Click here.