FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2AR) 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. 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.

      A011QPUE01
      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. Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A Type A Nut
      *B Type B Nut
      *a 20 mm (0.787 in.)
      *b 22 mm (0.866 in.)
      A011T1X Bolt
      A011V7Q Nut
      Torque:
      Type A Nut and Bolt
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
      Type B Nut and Bolt
      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. Set the engine mounting insulator LH on the front frame assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Pin
    2. Slowly lower the engine assembly with transaxle using a jack and a wooden block.

      Note

      • Match the position of the pin (stopper).

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

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

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

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

      SST
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      A011V4HE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Fulcrum Length
      Torque:
      without SST
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      68 N*m  { 695 kgf*cm, 50 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.).

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

    4. Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 3 nuts.

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      Torque:
      87 N*m  { 887 kgf*cm, 64 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. 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.

      A011T7YE01
      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. Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A Type A Nut
      *B Type B Nut
      *a 20 mm (0.787 in.)
      *b 22 mm (0.866 in.)
      A011T1X Bolt
      A011V7Q Nut
      Torque:
      Type A Nut and Bolt
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
      Type B Nut and Bolt
      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. Set the engine mounting insulator RH on the front frame assembly.

      A011SQ6E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Cutout
    2. Slowly lower the engine assembly with transaxle using a jack and a wooden block.

      Note

      • Match the position of the cutout (stopper).

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

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

      • Ensure that the jack and wooden block are stable.

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

      SST
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      A011QZJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Fulcrum Length
      Torque:
      without SST
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      68 N*m  { 695 kgf*cm, 50 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.).

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

    4. Install the engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.

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      Torque:
      87 N*m  { 887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf }
    5. Install the 2 hole plugs.

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

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

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    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:
      52 N*m  { 530 kgf*cm, 38 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. 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.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Hole
      *b Projection
    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

    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.

  19. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  20. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

    Note

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

  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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