FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • 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.

PROCEDURE


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


    1. B001EL3E13
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      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.

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

      Torque:
      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.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  2. 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.

  3. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER END BRACKET (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

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

    Click here

  6. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  7. INSTALL LOWER FRONT BUMPER COVER (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    for Aluminum Wheel
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
    for Steel Wheel
    112 N*m  { 1137 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

  9. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    Click here

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


    1. Tighten the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      175 N*m  { 1785 kgf*cm, 129 ft.*lbf }

  11. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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