FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. A003CU9

      Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.

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

    3. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, align the holes by tightening the nut as necessary up to an additional 60°.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003CCZE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. A003BEC

      Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      240 N*m  { 2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or the magnet rotor of the hub and bearing.

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


    1. A003DX2

      Connect the suspension lower arm to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

  4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A010QF2

      Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Tighten the nut up to an additional 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A003D93E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

  6. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003AUT

      Install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A003AQG

      Connect the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  8. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A003ELE

      Install the front speed sensor wire and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt, and attach the clamp.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor wire bracket.

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

    2. A003DLC

      Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 76 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor wire when installing the front speed sensor.

  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. A003C3H

      Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  12. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal Click here.

  13. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Halogen Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.

    2. for HID Headlight:

      Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.