FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG


    1. A003K6A

      Install the 4 hole plugs to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PLATE


    1. Install the 2 front suspension member plates to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

  3. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD


    1. Install the engine moving control rod to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      200 N*m  { 2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf }

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


    1. Temporarily install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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  7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

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  8. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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  10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Slowly jack up the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.

      CAUTION:


      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

      • If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

      A003LN2

      Note

      Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

    2. Install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to the vehicle body with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      141 N*m  { 1438 kgf*cm, 104 ft.*lbf }

    3. Lower the engine lifter.

    4. Install the engine moving control rod with the bolt.

      Torque:
      170 N*m  { 1734 kgf*cm, 125 ft.*lbf }

    5. Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  11. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  12. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  14. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the front stabilizer bar with the nut.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

      Tech Tips

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

  16. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. except Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:


      1. A003NO1

        Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body with the 4 bolts.

        Torque:
        70 N*m  { 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }

    2. for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles:


      1. A003LNI

        Install the rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body with the 4 bolts.

        Torque:
        70 N*m  { 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }

  18. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  20. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  21. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  22. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  23. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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

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  25. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  26. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  27. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  28. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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  29. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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  30. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  31. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    • Intelligent clearance sonar system

    • Simple intelligent parking assist system

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    Parking assist monitor system

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    • Automatic headlight beam level control system

    • Adaptive high beam system

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