FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG


    1. 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


    1. Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.

      Torque:
      133 N*m  { 1356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

  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.

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      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 6 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. for AWD:


      1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the bolt.

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

    6. for 2WD:


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

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

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


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

      Torque:
      89 N*m  { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

  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 shock absorber assembly 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. 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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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  27. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (w/ Cover)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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  29. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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  30. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  31. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  32. INITIALIZATION HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY

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