FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


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      Using SST and press, press in a new lower ball joint.

      SST
      09226-10010
      09631-32020

    2. Install a new snap ring.

      Note

      Make sure the snap ring is securely installed in the groove.

    3. A01E30PE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 MP Grease No. 2

      Pack the upper ball joint with MP grease No. 2.

      Grease capacity
      8.0 g (0.282 oz.)

    4. Apply MP grease No. 2 to the locations shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not apply MP grease No. 2 to the tapered or threaded parts of the ball joint.

    5. Install a new dust cover to the lower arm.

    6. Install a new dust cover set ring.

  2. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 LOWER ARM BUSH


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Bush Positioning Protrusion

      Using SST and a press, install a new bush.

      SST
      09710-20011   ( 09710-03081 )
      09726-27012   ( 09726-02041 )

      Note

      Press the bush while making sure the bush positioning protrusions are perpendicular to the lower arm as shown in the illustration.

  3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 LOWER ARM BUSH


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      Using SST and a press, press in a new bush.

      SST
      09710-20011   ( 09710-06071 )
      09710-22021   ( 09710-01071 )

  4. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH


    1. Install the ball joint attachment with the nut and a new cotter pin.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  5. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Temporarily install the lower arm, and No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams with the 2 camber adjusting cams and 2 nuts.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

    2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 camber adjusting cam with the corresponding matchmarks on the vehicle frame.

    3. A01DWIRE01

      Install the ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


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      Using SST, install the front spring bumper to the lower arm.

      SST
      09922-10010
      Torque:
      for use without SST
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }
      for use with SST
      23 N*m  { 231 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.6 in.).

  7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Temporarily install the shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.

  8. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the stabilizer link to the lower arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.

  9. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS)


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      Install the 2 harness clamps with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.

      • Make sure the clamp rotation stopper touches the installation position.

    2. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Make sure there are no pieces of iron or other foreign matter attached to the sensor tip.

      • While inserting the speed sensor into the knuckle hole, do not strike or damage the sensor tip.

      • After installing the speed sensor, make sure there is no clearance or foreign matter between the sensor stay part and the knuckle.

      • When installing the sensor, do not twist the wire harness.

    3. A01DYZPE01

      Install the harness clamp with the bolt.

      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.

      • Make sure the clamp rotation stopper touches the installation position.

    4. A01E1AEE01

      Install the harness clamp with the bolt.

      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.

      • Make sure the clamp rotation stopper touches the installation position.

    5. Attach the clamp.

    6. Connect the connector.

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      Note


      • Do not attach the connector to the radiator fan shroud before connecting the connector.

      • Securely connect the connector.

    7. Attach the 2 clamps and the connector.

      Note

      When attaching the clamps, do not twist the wire harness.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    152 N*m  { 1,550 kgf*cm, 112 ft.*lbf, for steel type }
    121 N*m  { 1,234 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf, for aluminum type }

  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  12. TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      210 N*m  { 2141 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf }

  13. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.

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

      Note

      Do not tighten the nut.

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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