FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER(for AWD) INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

   
   
   1. 

      *1

      Matchmark

      Temporarily install the front suspension lower arm LH, and insert the camber adjusting cam from the rear of the vehicle.

   2. 

      *1

      Matchmark

      Install the No. 2 camber adjusting cam and temporarily install the nut.

      Tech Tips

      After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nut.

   3. Align the matchmarks of camber adjusting cam, No. 2 camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. Connect the front shock absorber lower bracket to the front suspension lower arm LH.

   2. 

      *1	Upper Front Shock Absorber Bracket Plate

      Align the protrusion of the front shock absorber upper bracket plate with the cutout of the front shock absorber lower bracket, and temporarily install the plate with the nut.

      Tech Tips

      After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nut.

4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

5. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

   
   

   1. Temporarily install the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH, and insert the toe adjusting cam from the rear of the vehicle.

   2. 

      Install the bolt, No. 2 toe adjusting plate and temporarily install the nut.

      Tech Tips

      After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nut.

   3. Align the matchmarks of camber adjusting cam, No. 2 camber adjusting cam and front frame assembly.

   4. 

      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.

   5. Install a new clip.

6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Install the power steering link to the front frame with the 2 bolts, 2 washers and 2 nuts.

      Torque:

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

8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

   
   

   1. 

      Install the front suspension member bracket with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:

      59 N*m  { 603 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. 

      Install the front suspension member bracket with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:

      59 N*m  { 603 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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11. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    
    

    1. 

       Tighten the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH with the 2 bolts.

       Torque:

       115 N*m  { 1173 kgf*cm, 85 ft.*lbf }

12. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    
    

    1. 

       Tighten the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH with the 2 bolts.

       Torque:

       115 N*m  { 1173 kgf*cm, 85 ft.*lbf }

13. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. 

       Install the front stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.

       Torque:

       85 N*m  { 867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }

       Tech Tips

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

14. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    
    

    1. Install the 2 engine mounting spacers and 2 front engine mounting insulators with the 2 nuts.

       Torque:

       35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

16. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. Slowly lower the engine and set it to the front frame assembly.

    2. Install the 4 nuts.

       Torque:

       70 N*m  { 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }

17. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

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18. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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19. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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20. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

21. TIGHTEN LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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22. TIGHTEN LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

23. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

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24. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.