Front Suspension System

FRONT LOWER ARM

COMPONENT LOCATION:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

2. Remove the split pin and the castle nut (A) from the lower arm ball joint.





3. Separate the lower arm from the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-34000).





4. Loosen the bolts and nut and then remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame.





INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the lower arm for deformation.
3. Check the all bolts and nuts

INSTALLATION
1. Install the front lower arm to the sub frame and then tighten the bolts (A, B) and nut.





2. Connect the lower arm with the ball joint and then install the castle nut (A) and the split pin.





3. Install the front wheel & tire
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 90-110 (9-0-11.0, 65-80)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when installing the front wheel & tire.