FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

PROCEDURE


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

    B001WE9E06
    *1 Matchmark

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

    2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 suspension toe adjusting plate with the matchmarks on the vehicle body. Tighten the bolt and nut.

      Tech Tips

      The bolt and nut will be tightened to the torque specification in the "Tighten Front No. 1 Suspension Arm Lower Sub-assembly LH" procedure.

  2. CONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH


    1. B001VPW

      Connect the attachment to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      300 N*m  { 3059 kgf*cm, 221 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

    B001XIS

    1. Connect the shock absorber with the bolt and nut.

  4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  5. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/o KDSS)

    Click here

  7. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

    Click here

  8. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Click here

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  11. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  12. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    Click here

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


    1. Tighten the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      280 N*m  { 2855 kgf*cm, 207 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

  14. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

    B001XIS

    1. Tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      180 N*m  { 1835 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

  15. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  16. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/o KDSS)

    Click here

  17. TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  18. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  19. CLOSE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  20. INSTALL STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  21. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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

  22. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Standard:

      Adjust the headlight Click here.

    2. for HID Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight Click here.