Front Lower Suspension Arm
FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMCOMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT RATTLE
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Move the front No. 1 suspension lower arm up and down by hand, and check for rattle.
OK: No rattle.
REMOVAL
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER
7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
8. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
9. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
10. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
11. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
12. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
13. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
14. REMOVE FRONT DISC
15. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
(b) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front No. 1 suspension lower arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm between the arm and spacers.
SST 09960-20010 (09961-02050)
NOTICE:
^ Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
^ As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm or less.
(c) Using SST, disconnect the front No. 1 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010)
NOTICE:
^ Do not damage the dust cover of the lower arm No. 1.
^ As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
^ Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle, to prevent SST from dropping.
(d) Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the No. 1 suspension lower arm LH.
17. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt, and then remove the bracket of the front height control sensor LH.
18. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly LH.
HINT: If the stud bolt turns with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
19. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Support the steering knuckle LH with a jack and wooden block.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the bottom side of the pneumatic front LH with shock absorber cylinder assembly from the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.
(c) Remove the nut and clip.
(d) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm between the arm and spacers.
SST 09960-20010 (09961-02050)
NOTICE:
^ Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
^ As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm or less.
(e) Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010)
NOTICE:
^ Do not damage the dust cover of the No. 2 lower arm.
^ As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
^ Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle, to prevent SST from dropping.
(f) Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
(b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
Standard turning torque: 3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf)
INSTALLATION
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
^ A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the front stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 84 N*m (857 kgf*cm, 62 ft.*lbf)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
2. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the bracket of the front height control sensor LH to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Insert the bolt from the back of the vehicle.
Temporarily install the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH with the nut.
HINT: Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.
(b) Temporarily install the front No. 1 suspension lower arm LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
HINT: Tighten the nut after the vehicle is stabilized.
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC
6. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
7. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
8. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
10. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
11. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
13. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
14. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for Coil suspension)
15. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for Air suspension)
16. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Tighten the installation nut of the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH.
Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf)
(b) Tighten the installation nut of the steering knuckle.
Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE: If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.
(c) Install a new clip.
(d) Tighten the installation bolt of the shock absorber cylinder.
Torque: 108 N*m (1101 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf)
17. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Tighten the installation nut of the front No. 1 suspension upper arm assembly LH.
Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf)
(b) Tighten the installation nut of the steering knuckle side.
Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE: If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.
(c) Install a new clip.
18. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
19. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
20. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER
21. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
22. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
23. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment.
24. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT
25. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
26. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
27. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a screen)
28. HEADLIGHT AIMING INSPECTION
29. HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT