FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2AZ-FE) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

The front lower suspension arm sub-assembly RH can be installed directly to the vehicle.


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure from Install Front Lower Suspension Arm Sub-assembly LH Click here.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01CE4F

      Temporarily install the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly RH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

  3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01CG65

      Install the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly RH to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      93 N*m  { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension. Raise the vehicle.

  6. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CBH0

      Fully tighten the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      214 N*m  { 2182 kgf*cm, 158 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  7. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01CATEE01

      Using SST to fully tighten the bolt A.

      SST
      09961-01270
      Torque:
      without SST
      233 N*m  { 2376 kgf*cm, 172 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      158 N*m  { 1615 kgf*cm, 116 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (16.73 in.).

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

    2. A01CCNPE01

      Fully tighten the bolt B while holding the nut.

      Torque:
      214 N*m  { 2182 kgf*cm, 158 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  8. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

    Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.