FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM > INSTALLATION |
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- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH |
Temporarily install the upper arm with the bolt, 2 retainers and nut.
- HINT:
- Fix the nut in place and temporarily install the bolt.
Install the upper arm to the steering knuckle with a nut.
- Torque:
- 110 N*m{ 1,122 kgf*cm , 81 ft.*lbf }
Install a new clip.
2. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH |
Connect the stabilizer link to the steering knuckle with the nut.
- Torque:
- 70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm , 52 ft.*lbf }
- HINT:
- If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.
3. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH |
Install the 2 bolts and connect the speed sensor wire.
- Torque:
- 32 N*m{ 326 kgf*cm , 24 ft.*lbf }
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL |
- Torque:
- 105 N*m{ 1,071 kgf*cm , 77 ft.*lbf }
5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION |
Lower the vehicle.
Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
6. TIGHTEN FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH |
Tighten the upper arm's bolt.
- Torque:
- 115 N*m{ 1,173 kgf*cm , 85 ft.*lbf }
- NOTICE:
- Do not tighten the nut.
7. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT |