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.

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      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

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.


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      Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 3 nuts.

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

    2. Install the 2 hole plugs.

  3. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NIFI

      Install the engine mounting insulator RH and LH with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the HV transaxle mass damper with the bolt.

      Torque:
      14 N*m  { 138 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01NLNS

      Install the front engine mounting insulator with the bolt.

      Torque:
      87 N*m  { 887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01NL9J

      Install the rear engine mounting insulator assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01NMHO

      Connect the engine wire with the 2 clamps.

  4. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure from Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle Click here.