Front Lower Suspension Arm (For Sedan Rh Side) Installation

Install the lower arm onto the crossmember and provisionally tighten the bolt.

Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments on an engine lifter, and then set the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly so that the attachments are in the positions shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

	Front of the Vehicle
	Attachment Placement Positions

Provisionally install the front suspension crossmember onto the body with the 6 bolts.

By inserting SST into the datum holes in the front suspension crossmembers RH and LH alternately, tighten bolts A, B and C on both sides to the specified torque, in several steps.

SST

09670-00011

Torque:

Bolt A:

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

Bolt B:

151 N*m{1540 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf}

Bolt C:

98 N*m{999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Insert SST into the datum hole in a vertical orientation.
   
2. If SST cannot be inserted into the datum hole vertically, loosen all the bolts and then insert SST again.
   

Text in Illustration

*a	Datum Hole	-	-
	Front of the Vehicle	-	-

Install the engine moving control rod with the bolt.

Torque:

120 N*m{1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf}

Install the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

98 N*m{999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new clip.

Install the tie rod end sub-assembly onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new cotter pin.

Install the front stabilizer link assembly with the nut.

Torque:

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

HINT:

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

Install clip B onto the body portion and install the steering column hole cover onto the body portion with clip A.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the lip portion of steering column hole cover is not damaged.

Align the matchmarks and install the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly onto the power steering gear.

Install the bolt B.

Torque:

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

Tighten bolt A.

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 from the jack.

Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

Bolt A:

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

Bolt B:

151 N*m{1540 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf}

Install the cowl top panel outer with the 8 bolts.

Torque:

6.5 N*m{66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf}

Install the cowl top to cowl inner brace with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

6.5 N*m{66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf}

Connect the wire harness clamp.

Engage the 3 claws to install the front air shutter seal RH.

Connect the connector.

Slide the wiper link as shown in the illustration and engage the rubber pin with the body.

Install the front wiper motor and link with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

5.5 N*m{56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf}

Connect the washer hoses.

Engage the 5 hooks.

Engage the 8 hooks and the 4 claws.

Install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the 3 clips.

Engage the 3 claws and install the cowl side ventilator sub-assembly LH.

Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or the equivalent (when reinstalling).

Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor in the automatic stop position.

Align the blade tip with the mark on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

Tighten the nut of the front wiper arm.

Torque:

26 N*m{265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}

Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or the equivalent (when reinstalling).

Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor in the automatic stop position.

Align the blade tip with the mark on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

Tighten the nut of the front wiper arm.

Torque:

26 N*m{265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}

Engage the claw and install the 2 front wiper arm head caps.

Provisionally install the hood with the 4 bolts.

HINT:

Tighten the bolts to the specified torque after inspecting the hood.

Check that the clearance measurements are within the standard ranges.

Standard:

Area	Measurement	Area	Measurement
A	2.35 to 6.35 mm (0.092 to 0.250 in.)	C	2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.079 to 0.197 in.)
B	-2 to 2 mm (-0.079 to 0.079 in.)	-	-

Loosen the hood side hinge bolts.

Move the hood to adjust the clearance to within the standard range.

Tighten the hood side hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque:

13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}

Adjust the height of the hood front end by turning the cushion rubber.

HINT:

The cushion rubber can be raised and lowered by turning it.

Adjust the hood lock.

1. Loosen the 3 bolts.
   

2. Adjust the hood lock position so that the striker can enter it smoothly.
   

3. Tighten the 3 bolts after the adjustment.
   

   Torque:

   7.5 N*m{76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf}