FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. Install the front lower arm bushing stopper to the front lower suspension arm.

    2. Install the front lower suspension arm to the front frame assembly with the 3 bolts and nut, but do not tighten them yet.

    3. A019PJ4E01

      Tighten the 3 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      Bolt 1, 2
      200 N*m  { 2039 kgf*cm, 147 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt 3
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Install the bolts on the front side of the vehicle first.

  2. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

    for 1AR-FE: Click here

  3. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

    for 1AR-FE: Click here

  4. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. A019N4D

      Install the power steering link assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      70 N*m  { 713 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the steering link assembly pinion shaft side.

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

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. Install the front stabilizer bar with front stabilizer link assembly.

  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)


    1. A019KPI

      Install the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  8. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

    for 1AR-FE: Click here