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FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

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Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

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

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    TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01DOCEE04

      Temporarily install the lower suspension arm, camber adjust cam, No. 2 camber adjust cam, No. 2 toe adjust plate and toe adjust cam with the bolt and nut.

    2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam and toe adjust cam sub-assembly with the matchmarks on the vehicle body. Tighten the bolt and nut.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

    3. Install the front lower ball joint attachment LH with a new nut and cotter pin.

      140 N*m 1428 kgf*cm 103 ft.*lbf

    4. Connect the front lower ball joint attachment LH to the front axle with the 2 bolts.

      160 N*m 1632 kgf*cm 118 ft.*lbf
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    TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Temporarily install the front shock absorber with coil spring and washer with the bolt and nut.

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    INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR (w/ KDSS)


    1. A01DTT6E01

      Install the 2 front stabilizer lower bracket bushes to the front stabilizer bar.

      Tip:

      Align the protrusions on the bushes with the identification marks on the front stabilizer bar with the protrusions facing inward.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration
      *a Protrusion
      *b Mark Position
    2. A01DTPC

      With the identification marks of the front stabilizer bar facing downwards, support the front stabilizer bar with a jack.

      Note:

      Place a wooden block between the jack and front stabilizer bar to prevent damage.

      Tip:

      Place the jack under the center of the vehicle.

    3. A01DNQIE01

      Install the front stabilizer bar and 2 front stabilizer lower brackets with the 4 bolts.

      40 N*m 408 kgf*cm 30 ft.*lbf
      Tip:

      Make sure that the protrusions on the front stabilizer lower bracket bushes are positioned within 180° of the stabilizer cylinder and stabilizer link.

      Table 3. Text in Illustration
      *1 Stabilizer Link
      *2 Stabilizer Cylinder
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    INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER END BRACKET (w/ KDSS)


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      Install the 2 front stabilizer brackets and 2 front stabilizer link bushes with the 4 bolts.

      75 N*m 765 kgf*cm 55 ft.*lbf
      Tip:

      There are stamps on the front stabilizer brackets to distinguish between the right and left brackets.

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    INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ KDSS)


    1. Install the 2 member braces with the 6 bolts.

      30 N*m 306 kgf*cm 22 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ KDSS)


    1. A01DQWQ

      Hook the engine under cover to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

    2. Install the 4 bolts.

      29 N*m 296 kgf*cm 21 ft.*lbf
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    INSTALL LOWER FRONT BUMPER COVER (w/ KDSS)


    1. Install the front bumper cover lower with the 5 bolts and clip.

      8.0 N*m 82 kgf*cm 71 in.*lbf
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    INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    112 N*m 1142 kgf*cm 83 ft.*lbf
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    STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

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

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    TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the bolt and nut.

      175 N*m 1785 kgf*cm 129 ft.*lbf
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    TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Tighten the nut.

      95 N*m 969 kgf*cm 70 ft.*lbf
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    INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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