Front Suspension

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Caution: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the total wheel alignment if necessary.





Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note





1. Loosen the installation bolt on the inner side of the front lower arm.
2. Separate the lower arm ball joint.

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal Note
1. Loosen the front lower arm inner bolt.
2. Separate the front lower arm ball joint.





3. Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub, steering knuckle component by tapping the upper part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note





1. Align the piston rod nut with the center of the part where the shock absorber is installed by positioning the piston rod nut with lengths A all the same, and tighten the shock absorber upper bolts.
2. Align the knuckle notch with projection A on the lower side of the shock absorber.





3. Raise the front lower arm using a jack and install the shock absorber and coil spring.

Stiffener Installation Note





1. Install the stiffener so that the mark (RH or LH) faces upward.

Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note
1. Tighten the installation bolts.

Tightening torque
Front side: 130.0 - 150.0 N-m (13.26 - 15.29 kgf-m, 95.9 - 110.5 ft-lbf)
Rear side: 75.5 - 102.0 N-m (7.70 - 10.4 kgf-m, 55.7 - 75.2 ft-lbf)