Front Lower Arm Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

2. 2
   Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the lower arm (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

3. 3
   Remove the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (0K545-A9100).

   1. After removing the bolts from the front steering knuckle, install and tighten the body support bolt (A).

      

   2. Insert the auxiliary body (A) between the front steering knuckle and the auxiliary body bolt.
   3. Tighten the auxiliary body mounting bolt (B) to increase the clearance of the front steering knuckle.

      

   4. Install the safety wire (A).

      

      Attach the safety wire to the front strut to prevent the SST from falling and injuring the technician.

   5. Install the main body between the front strut and the lower arm.

      

   6. To prevent the main body from separating, install the locking clamp (A) next to the main body.

      

   7. After installing the locking clamp, turn the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp engages the lower arm.

      

   8. Slowly tighten the main body bolt (A) and remove the lower arm from the front steering knuckle.

      

4. 4
   Remove the front lower arm (A) and loosen the bolts and nuts. Tightening torque: Front: 117.7 ~ 137 N·m Rear: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf)

   

   

5. 5
   Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

1. 1
   Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.
2. 2
   Inspect the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
3. 3
   Check all bolts and nuts.