FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM (for 4WD) > INSTALLATION

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1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH


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

  1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 camber adjusting cams. Temporarily tighten the 2 cams and nuts.

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

    Torque:
    140 N*m{ 1,428 kgf*cm , 103 ft.*lbf }

  1. Install the ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.

    Torque:
    160 N*m{ 1,632 kgf*cm , 118 ft.*lbf }



2. TEMPORARILY CONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  1. Install the shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt, and temporarily install the nut.



3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

  1. Install the front wheel.

    Torque:
    105 N*m{ 1,071 kgf*cm , 77 ft.*lbf }



4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

  1. Lower the vehicle.

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



5. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH

  1. Tighten the 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    140 N*m{ 1,428 kgf*cm , 103 ft.*lbf }



6. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  1. 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.



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