FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER (w/ Dynamic Damper)

    1. Install the front suspension member dynamic damper to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      17.5 N*m

      178 kgf*cm

      13 ft.*lbf

  2. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

    1. Install the engine moving control rod to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the bolt.

      110 N*m

      1122 kgf*cm

      81 ft.*lbf

  3. 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 bolt.

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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  6. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Slowly jack up the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.

      CAUTION:

      • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

      • Make sure to secure the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      Note:

      Use the attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

    2. Temporarily install the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly to the body with the 6 bolts.

    3. Tighten the 2 bolts (A) and 2 bolts (C) on the left and right sides while alternately inserting SST into the left and right side reference holes in the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

      09670-00011

      C302392C01

      *a

      Correct

      *b

      Incorrect
      V100136

      Front of the Vehicle

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      -

      Bolt (A)

      85 N*m

      867 kgf*cm

      63 ft.*lbf

      Bolt (C)

      48 N*m

      489 kgf*cm

      35 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not tighten the bolt (B) to the specified torque. Bolt (B) will be fully tightened after the suspension is stabilized.

    4. Lower the engine lifter.

    5. Connect the engine moving control rod with the bolt.

      120 N*m

      1224 kgf*cm

      89 ft.*lbf

  8. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BOLT (for LH Side)

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  11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BOLT (for RH Side)

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  15. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  16. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  17. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER PLATE

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  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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  19. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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

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

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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