Suspension System

Front lower arm

14steps
~89min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

1. Ball Joint Assembly
2. Front Lower Arm Assembly

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  2. Loosen the bolt and nut after removing the pin (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  3. Disconnect the lower arm from the joint using SST (09568-4R100).
    1. Insert the bracket bolt (A) into the bolt hole.
    2. Install the support housing (B) on the front axle.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C).
  4. Remove the front lower arm (A) after loosening the bolts and nuts. Tightening torque Front: 117.7 ~ 137 N·m Rear: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m
  5. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  6. Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)

REPLACEMENT

Replace Lower Arm Ball Joint

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  2. Loosen the bolt and nut after removing the pin (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  3. Disconnect the lower arm from the joint using SST (09568-4R100).
    1. Insert the bracket bolt (A) into the bolt hole.
    2. Install the support housing (B) on the front axle.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C).
  4. Remove the ball joint after loosening the nut (A).
  5. Install a new ball joint and tighten the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

Inspection

  1. Make sure that the bushing is not worn or damaged.
  2. Make sure the front stabilizer bar is not deformed.
  3. Check all bolts and nuts.

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