FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for 2WD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006FI5

      Temporarily tighten the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the steering knuckle assembly LH with the nut.

    2. B006CEJC01
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Nut

      Insert the bolt from the back of the vehicle. Then temporarily tighten the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with the nut.

  2. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. B006FMTC01
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Nut

      Temporarily tighten the front shock absorber assembly LH to the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

      Note


      • Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

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

  5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  6. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)

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  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC LH


  9. CONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

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  10. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006GC5C01
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Nut

      Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle. Temporarily install the front lower suspension arm assembly LH with the nut.

    2. B006F20

      Temporarily tighten the front lower suspension arm assembly LH to the steering knuckle assembly LH with the nut.

  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  12. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. Fully tighten the front shock absorber assembly LH bolt.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  13. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the front shock absorber assembly LH.

  14. FULLY TIGHTEN LOWER NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the installation bolt of the lower No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Torque:
      130 N*m  { 1326 kgf*cm, 96 ft.*lbf }

    2. Tighten the installation nut of the steering knuckle assembly LH.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

    3. Install a new clip.

  15. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the installation bolt of the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.

      Torque:
      130 N*m  { 1326 kgf*cm, 96 ft.*lbf }

    2. Tighten the installation nut of the steering knuckle assembly LH.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

    3. Install a new clip.

  16. INSTALL REAR LOWER ARM MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B006B7T

      Install the rear lower arm mounting reinforcement sub-assembly LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      16 N*m  { 163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf }

  17. INSTALL ENGINE SIDE COVER LH


    1. B006GH3

      Install the engine side cover LH with the 4 clips and clamp.

  18. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. B006BZIC01
      B006AHR Bolt
      B006EC9 Screw

      Install the No. 2 engine under cover assembly with the 10 new bolts, 4 screws and clip.

      Torque:
      Bolt
      7.9 N*m  { 81 kgf*cm, 70 in.*lbf }

  19. INSTALL TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER

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  20. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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  21. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ Air Suspension)

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  23. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Parking support brake system

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    Panoramic view monitor system

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    Parking assist monitor system

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    Variable gear ratio steering system

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      w/o Air Suspension System:

    • Automatic headlight beam level control system

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  24. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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