FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

The front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH can be installed directly to the vehicle.


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003TC6

      Temporarily tighten the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Note

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

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


    1. A003S48

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

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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

  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  6. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003UAPE03

      Using SST, 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  { 1616 kgf*cm, 117 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. Fully tighten the bolt B.

      Torque:
      233 N*m  { 2376 kgf*cm, 172 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  8. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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