FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

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.

TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM LOWER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Temporarily install the lower suspension arm, camber adjusting cam, No. 2 camber adjusting cam, No. 2 suspension toe adjusting plate, toe adjusting cam and washer with the bolt and nut.
2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 suspension toe adjusting plate with the matchmarks on the vehicle body. Tighten the bolt and nut.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  The bolt and nut will be tightened to the torque specification in the "Tighten Front No. 1 Suspension Arm Lower Sub-assembly LH" procedure.
CONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH
1. Connect the attachment to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  300 N*m { 3059 kgf*cm, 221 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH
1. Connect the shock absorber with the bolt and nut.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
1. Temporarily install the stabilizer link with the bolt.
2. Temporarily install the stabilizer link with the nut.
3. Tighten the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  128 N*m { 1305 kgf*cm, 94 ft.*lbf }
TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/ KDSS)
1. Temporarily install the stabilizer link to the lower arm with the bolt.
2. Temporarily install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer control arm with the bolt and nut.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the front stabilizer control cylinder extends and it is difficult to temporarily install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer control arm, raise the stabilizer control arm with a jack and temporarily install the stabilizer link.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/o KDSS)
1. Temporarily install the stabilizer link with the nut and bolt.
2. Tighten the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  128 N*m { 1305 kgf*cm, ft.*lbf }
TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
1. Tighten the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets.
  
  Torque:
  
  87 N*m { 887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Tighten the bolts in 3 steps, in the order shown in the illustration.
TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
1. Tighten the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets.
  
  Torque:
  
  87 N*m { 887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Tighten the bolts in 3 steps, in the order shown in the illustration.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly with the 10 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  29 N*m { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Push in the clip to install the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.
2. Install the 3 bolts and screw.
INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
1. Push in the clip to install the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.
2. Install the 3 bolts and 2 screws.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Install the front wheels.
  
  Torque:
  
  for aluminum wheel
  
  131 N*m { 1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf }
  
  for steel wheel
  
  209 N*m { 2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf }
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM LOWER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Tighten the bolt and nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  280 N*m { 2855 kgf*cm, 207 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.
TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Tighten the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  180 N*m { 1835 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.
TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/ KDSS)
1. Tighten the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  135 N*m { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }
2. Tighten the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  140 N*m { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.
TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/o KDSS)
1. Tighten the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  135 N*m { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.
TIGHTEN FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
1. Tighten the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  135 N*m { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.
MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ KDSS)
Note
- Perform the inspection on a level surface.
- Ensure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.
- Perform the inspection with the vehicle load completely on the suspension.
Tech Tips
- Perform this step with the fuel tank full.
- If there are any parts installed to the vehicle which place any unbalanced load on the left or right side of the vehicle, remove them.
1. Set the tire pressure to the specified value(s) Click here.
2. Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the top of the bumper and calculate the difference in the vehicle height between left and right. Perform this procedure for both the front and rear wheels.
  
  Height difference of left and right sides
  
  15 mm (0.591 in.) or less
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If not as specified, perform the vehicle tilt calibration.
CLOSE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)
Note
- Perform the inspection on a level surface.
- Ensure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.
- Perform the inspection with the vehicle load completely on the suspension.
Tech Tips
- Perform this step with the fuel tank full.
- If there are any parts installed to the vehicle which place any unbalanced load on the left or right side of the vehicle, remove them.
1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, tighten the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.
  
  Torque:
  
  14 N*m { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)
1. Install the valve protector with the 3 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  18 N*m { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
2. Attach the clamp, and connect the connector to the valve protector.
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.
ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. for Standard:
  
  Adjust the headlight Click here.
2. for HID Headlight:
  
  Adjust the headlight Click here.