Front Lower Suspension Arm Installation

Temporarily install the front lower suspension arm LH to the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts and nut.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. While securing the nut, tighten the bolt.

HINT:

Fully tighten the 2 bolts after stabilizing the suspension.

Temporarily install the front lower suspension arm LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. While securing the nut, tighten the bolt B.

HINT:

Fully tighten the 2 bolts after stabilizing the suspension.

for TMC Made:

1. While alternately inserting SST into the guide holes on both sides of the front suspension crossmember RH and LH, tighten 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B), 3 bolts (C), and 3 nuts (D) on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.
   

   SST

   09670-00010
   

   
   
   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   Bolt (A):

   113 N*m{1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf}

   Bolt (B):

   157 N*m{1600 kgf*cm, 116 ft.*lbf}

   Bolt (C):

   52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

   Nut (D):

   52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

except TMC Made:

1. While alternately inserting SST into the guide holes on both sides of the front suspension crossmember RH and LH, tighten 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B), 2 bolts (C), bolt (D) and 3 nuts (E) on the RH and LH sides to the respective specified torque in several steps.
   

   SST

   09670-00010
   

   
   
   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   Bolt (A):

   113 N*m{1152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf}

   Bolt (B):

   157 N*m{1600 kgf*cm, 116 ft.*lbf}

   Bolt (C):

   52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

   Bolt (D):

   87 N*m{887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf}

   Nut (E):

   52 N*m{530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

Install the front lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

89 N*m{908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf}

Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.

Torque:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

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

Install a new cotter pin.

Engage clip B onto the body and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly onto the body with clips A.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is not damaged.

Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.

Install the floor carpet.

Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension. Raise the vehicle.

Fully tighten the bolt (A).

Torque:

Bolt type (1):

137 N*m{1397 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf}

Bolt type (2):

145 N*m{1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

Fully tighten the bolt (B).

Torque:

Bolt type (1):

126 N*m{1285 kgf*cm, 93 ft.*lbf}

Bolt type (2):

145 N*m{1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.
   
2. Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. While securing the nut, tighten the bolt B.