FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for AWD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL LOWER ARM NO. 2 BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FGF4E01

      Temporarily tighten the lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly to the front suspension lower arm with the nut and washer.

  2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


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      Install the front lower ball joint to the front suspension lower arm assembly with the castle nut.

      Torque:
      125 N*m  { 1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Install the lower ball joint so that the arrows are facing towards the inside of the vehicle.

      • Make sure that the thread and taper are free of oil, etc.

    2. Install a new clip to the front lower ball joint.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clip after installing the nut, the nut can be tightened up to an additional 60°.

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Install the front suspension lower arm and side rail plate with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      for bolt A
      151 N*m  { 1540 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }
      for bolt B
      86 N*m  { 877 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }
      for bolt C
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Insert the front suspension camber No. 1 from the front of the vehicle. Then install the front suspension camber No. 2 adjust cam and loosely tighten the nut.

      Note

      Align the matchmarks before installation.

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.

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      Install the front lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      120 N*m  { 1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring on the vehicle by tightening the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.

      Torque:
      67 N*m  { 683 kgf*cm, 49 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01FDG4

      Install the front shock absorber with coil spring to the front suspension lower arm.

    3. Align the protrusion of the front shock absorber upper bracket plate and the cutout of the front shock absorber bracket lower. Then install the front shock absorber to the front door arm and loosely tighten the nut.

    4. Tighten a new lock nut.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)


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      Text in Illustration
      *a 40°

      Check that the control rod of the front shock absorber is in the position shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the control rod is not in the position shown in the illustration, turn the control rod to adjust the position before installing the absorber control actuator.

    2. Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A 2WD *B AWD
      *a 40° - -

    3. Turn the actuator clockwise 40° until a click is felt.

      Note


      • Before turning the actuator, make sure to check that the actuator output shaft and control rod are securely connected.

      • Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.

      • Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  6. INSTALL UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ AVS)


    1. Connect the connector.

    2. Install the upper shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


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      Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      84 N*m  { 857 kgf*cm, 62 ft.*lbf }

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      65 N*m  { 663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

  9. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the steering knuckle to the front suspension upper arm, and tighten it with the castle nut.

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

    2. Install a new clip to the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  10. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. Install the front speed sensor with the front shock absorber with coil spring on the vehicle with the bolts.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor while installing.

  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Install the front wheels.

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

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

    3. Remove the front wheels.

    4. Jack up the front suspension lower arm placing a wooden block in between. Apply a load to the front suspension so that the front suspension lower arm is placed in a horizontal position.

  12. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fully tighten the bolt on the lower side of the front shock absorber while holding the nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  13. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Fully tighten the bolt on the front of the front suspension lower arm.

      Torque:
      119 N*m  { 1213 kgf*cm, 88 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Align the matchmarks before installation.

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      Fully tighten the installation nut of the lower arm No. 2 bracket sub-assembly.

      Torque:
      113 N*m  { 1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  14. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. Install the engine under cover with the 13 screws and 3 clips.

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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