FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM (for 2WD) > INSTALLATION

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1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Temporarily install the upper arm with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    HINT:
    Fix the nuts in place and temporarily install the bolts.

  1. Install the upper arm to the front axle with a nut.

    Torque:
    110 N*m{ 1,122 kgf*cm , 81 ft.*lbf }

  1. Install a new clip.



2. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
  1. Install the sensor wire with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    29 N*m{ 296 kgf*cm , 21 ft.*lbf }



3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
  1. Install the front wheel.

    Torque:
    152 N*m{ 1,550 kgf*cm , 112 ft.*lbf } for steel wheel
    121 N*m{ 1,234 kgf*cm , 89 ft.*lbf } for aluminum wheel



4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
  1. Lower the vehicle.

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



5. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY
  1. Tighten the upper arm's 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    85 N*m{ 867 kgf*cm , 63 ft.*lbf }



6. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (Click here).