FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Temporarily install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

  2. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Connect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      98 N*m

      999 kgf*cm

      72 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Prevent oil from adhering to the threaded and tapered parts.

    2. Install a new clip.

      Note:

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

  3. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BOLT

    1. C302100C01

      *1

      No. 1 Cushion Retainer

      *2

      No. 2 Cushion Retainer

      *3

      Front Stabilizer Cushion

      *4

      Front Stabilizer Bolt

      *5

      Front Lower No. 1 Suspension Arm Sub-assembly

      *6

      Front Stabilizer Bar

      *a

      Hold

      *b

      Turn

      *c

      4.0 mm (0.157 in.) or more

      Install the 4 No. 1 cushion retainers, 4 front stabilizer cushions, No. 2 cushion retainer and front stabilizer bolt as shown in the illustration, and temporarily install 2 new nuts.

      Note:

      Make sure to install the 4 front stabilizer cushions so that the protrusion of each front stabilizer cushion is inserted into the hole of either the front stabilizer bar or front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly.

    2. While holding the front stabilizer bolt using a wrench, tighten the 2 nuts.

      18 N*m

      184 kgf*cm

      13 ft.*lbf

  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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

    1. C302101N01

      Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

      Bolt (A)

      128 N*m

      1305 kgf*cm

      94 ft.*lbf

      Bolt (B)

      134 N*m

      1366 kgf*cm

      99 ft.*lbf

  7. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT