FRONT UPPER 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 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Temporarily install the suspension upper arm with the 2 washers, bolt and nut.

      Tech Tips

      After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nut.

  2. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH


    1. Connect the steering knuckle to the suspension upper arm.

    2. Install a new nut and a new cotter pin.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

  3. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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    *1 Upper Arm
    *2 Steering Knuckle

    1. Connect the sensor wire to the steering knuckle and upper arm with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 9.6 ft.*lbf }

  4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    Click here

  5. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      185 N*m  { 1886 kgf*cm, 136 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

  6. INSTALL FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING D


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      Install the apron trim packing with the 4 clips.

  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING B


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      Install the apron trim packing with the 4 clips.

  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  10. PERFORM VEHICLE HEIGHT OFFSET CALIBRATION


    1. Perform the vehicle height offset calibration Click here.

  11. ADJUST FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  12. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF G SENSOR


    1. Perform the zero point calibration of G sensor Click here.

  13. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.