FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

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

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

      Note:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut fixed in place.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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  3. TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C279176C03

      *a

      Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      *b

      Turn

      Using SST, tighten bolt A.

      09961-01270

      Specified tightening torque

      233 N*m

      2376 kgf*cm

      172 ft.*lbf

      Tip:

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 200 mm (7.874 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 1055 mm (41.535 in.)): 195.9 N*m (1998 kgf*cm, 144 ft.*lbf)

    2. Tighten bolt B.

      214 N*m

      2182 kgf*cm

      158 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

  4. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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