FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for 2WD) 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.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B0068FFN02

      Using SST and press, press in a new lower ball joint.

      SST
      09226-10010
      09631-32020

    2. Install a new snap ring.

      Note

      Make sure the snap ring is securely installed in the groove.

  2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 ARM BUSH LH


    1. B0068D6N01

      Using SST and a press, install a new front lower No. 1 arm bush LH.

      SST
      09710-14013   ( 09710-00021 )
      09710-20011   ( 09710-06041 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00610 )

  3. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 2 ARM BUSH LH


    1. B0068JRC01
      *a Bush Positioning Protrusion

      Using SST and a press, press in a new front lower No. 2 arm bush LH.

      SST
      09710-14013   ( 09710-00021 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00650 )

      Note

      Press the bush while making sure the bush positioning protrusions are perpendicular to the lower arm as shown in the illustration.

  4. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH


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

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

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

    B0069C2C01
    *1 No. 1 Camber Adjusting Cam
    *2 No. 2 Camber Adjusting Cam
    *a Matchmark

    1. Temporarily install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH, and No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams with the 2 camber adjusting cams and 2 nuts.

    2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 camber adjusting cam with the corresponding matchmarks on the vehicle frame.

    3. B0068E2

      Install the front lower ball joint attachment LH with the 2 bolts.

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B00696WC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using SST, install the front No. 1 spring bumper sub-assembly to the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

      SST
      09922-10010
      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


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

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      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 112.5 mm (4.4291 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8110 in.)): 22.5 N*m (229 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf)

  7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Temporarily install the front shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.

  8. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH with the nut.

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  9. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS)


    1. B0068H8

      Connect the front speed sensor LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Under Cover Assembly)

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  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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  12. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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


    1. Tighten the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      210 N*m  { 2141 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf }

  14. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.

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

      Note

      Do not tighten the nut.

  15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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