FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2AR-FE) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)


    1. Install the front lower arm bushing stopper to the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

    2. B000JRNE01

      Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front frame assembly with the 3 bolts and nut in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      Bolt 1, 2
      200 N*m  { 2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt 3
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      While keeping the nut from rotating, tighten the bolt.

    3. B000N9KE03
      Text in Illustration
      *A for TMC, TMMR Made
      *B for TMMK Made
      *a 20 mm (0.787 in.)
      *b 22 mm (0.866 in.)
      B000K70 Bolt
      B000IB9 Nut

      Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      for TMC, TMMR Made
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
      for TMMK Made
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • The tightening torque for the bolt differs depending on the type of nut.

      • Make sure to tighten the bolt to the same torque as the nuts.

  2. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH (for LH Side)


    1. B000NL4E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Pin

      Set the engine mounting insulator LH on the front frame assembly.

    2. Slowly lower the engine assembly with transaxle using a jack and a wooden block.

      Note


      • Align the pin of the engine mounting insulator LH with the pin hole of the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.

      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

    3. B000H7CE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using SST, install the nut to the engine mounting insulator LH.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.91 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.)):

        68 N*m (695 kgf*cm, 50 ft.*lbf)

    4. B000L9H

      Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }
    5. Install the 2 hole plugs.

  3. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)


    1. Install the front lower arm bushing stopper to the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH.

    2. B000KZ2E01

      Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH to the front frame assembly with the 3 bolts and nut in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      Bolt 1, 2
      200 N*m  { 2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt 3
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      While keeping the nut from rotating, tighten the bolt.

    3. B000J1CE02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for TMC, TMMR Made
      *B for TMMK Made
      *a 20 mm (0.787 in.)
      *b 22 mm (0.866 in.)
      B000K70 Bolt
      B000IB9 Nut

      Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      for TMC, TMMR Made
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
      for TMMK Made
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • The tightening torque for the bolt differs depending on the type of nut.

      • Make sure to tighten the bolt to the same torque as the nuts.

  4. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for RH Side)


    1. B000L2SE04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Cutout

      Set the engine mounting insulator RH on the front frame assembly.

    2. Slowly lower the engine assembly with transaxle using a jack and a wooden block.

      Note


      • Align the cutout of the engine mounting insulator RH with the cutout of the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Do not position the wooden block under the oil pan.

      • Do not damage the components surrounding the engine assembly with transaxle.

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

    3. B000HYNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using SST, install the nut to the engine mounting insulator RH.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.91 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.)):

        68 N*m (695 kgf*cm, 50 ft.*lbf)

    4. B000J1L

      Install the engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }
    5. Install the 2 hole plugs.

  5. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET (for RH Side)


    1. B000NEI

      Temporarily install the engine moving control rod bracket with the 4 bolts.

    2. Fully tighten the engine moving control rod bracket with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      38 N*m  { 387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf }
  6. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH (for RH Side)


    1. Install the No. 2 engine mounting stay RH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      38 N*m  { 387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf }
  7. INSTALL EARTH WIRE (for RH Side)


    1. Install the earth wire with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
  8. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. Install the front engine mounting insulator to the front frame assembly with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      58 N*m  { 591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf }
  9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH (for LH Side)

  10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for RH Side)

  11. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  12. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  15. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000JPWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Wire harness clamp
      *b Hole
      *c Projection

      Insert the projection of the air cleaner case sub-assembly to the hole of the No. 2 air cleaner bracket as shown in the illustration.

    2. Tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }
    3. Connect the wire harness clamp.

  16. INSTALL AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  17. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with the 2 clamps.

    2. Install the air cleaner hose with the hose clamp.

    3. Connect the ventilation hose to the cylinder head cover.

    4. Install the fuel vapor feed hose to the air cleaner hose.

    5. Connect the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps to the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

    6. Connect the vacuum switching valve assembly to the air cleaner hose.

  18. INSTALL FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Install the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 10 bolts.

      Torque:
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }
    2. Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    3. w/ Windshield Deicer System:


      1. Connect the connector.

      2. Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    4. w/ Heated Windshield Defroster System:


      1. Connect the 2 connectors.

      2. Engage the 4 clamps to install the wire harness to the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  19. INSTALL FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Install the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly with the 10 bolts.

      Torque:
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }
    2. Engage the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  20. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  21. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  22. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
  23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  24. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT