Front Lower Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) Installation

Using SST and press, press in a new lower ball joint.

SST

09226-10010
09631-32020

Install a new snap ring.

NOTICE:

Make sure the snap ring is securely installed in the groove.

Pack the upper ball joint with MP grease No. 2.

Grease capacity:

8.0 g (0.282 oz.)

Apply MP grease No. 2 to the locations shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not apply MP grease No. 2 to the tapered or threaded parts of the ball joint.

Install a new dust cover to the lower arm.

Install a new dust cover set ring.

Using SST and a press, install a new bush.

SST

09710-20011(09710-03081)
09726-27012(09726-02041)

NOTICE:

Press the bush while making sure the bush positioning protrusions are perpendicular to the lower arm as shown in the illustration.

Using SST and a press, press in a new bush.

SST

09710-20011(09710-06071)
09710-22021(09710-01071)

Install the ball joint attachment with the nut and a new cotter pin.

Torque:

140 N*m{1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf}

Temporarily install the lower arm, and No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams with the 2 camber adjusting cams and 2 nuts.

Align the matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 camber adjusting cam with the corresponding matchmarks on the vehicle frame.

Install the ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

160 N*m{1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf}

Using SST, install the front spring bumper to the lower arm.

SST

09922-10010

Torque:

for use without SST:

31 N*m{316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf}

for use with SST:

23 N*m{231 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

1. Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
   
2. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.6 in.).
   

Temporarily install the shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.

Connect the stabilizer link to the lower arm with the nut.

Torque:

78 N*m{795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

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

Install the 2 harness clamps with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

32 N*m{326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.
   
2. Make sure the clamp rotation stopper touches the installation position.
   

Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Make sure there are no pieces of iron or other foreign matter attached to the sensor tip.
   
2. While inserting the speed sensor into the knuckle hole, do not strike or damage the sensor tip.
   
3. After installing the speed sensor, make sure there is no clearance or foreign matter between the sensor stay part and the knuckle.
   
4. When installing the sensor, do not twist the wire harness.
   

Install the harness clamp with the bolt.

Torque:

32 N*m{326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.
   
2. Make sure the clamp rotation stopper touches the installation position.
   

Install the harness clamp with the bolt.

Torque:

32 N*m{326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. When installing the clamp, do not twist the wire harness.
   
2. Make sure the clamp rotation stopper touches the installation position.
   

Attach the clamp.

Connect the connector.

NOTICE:

1. Do not attach the connector to the radiator fan shroud before connecting the connector.
   
2. Securely connect the connector.
   

Attach the 2 clamps and the connector.

NOTICE:

When attaching the clamps, do not twist the wire harness.

Lower the vehicle.

Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

Tighten the 2 nuts.

Torque:

210 N*m{2141 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf}

Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.

Torque:

95 N*m{969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not tighten the nut.