
INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARM
1. INSTALL LOWER ARM IN CROSSMEMBER
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2. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR AND STRUT BAR TO LOWER ARM
(a) Connect the stabilizer bar to the lower arm with the bolt and nut. Torque the nut.
Torque: 180 kg-cm (13 ft·lb, 18 N·m)
(b) Connect the strut bar to the lower arm with the two nuts. Torque the nuts.
Torque: 670 kg-cm (48 ft·lb, 66 N·m)
3. CONNECT KNUCKLE ARM TO BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD
(a) Install the knuckle arm on the ball joint with a nut. Torque the nut and install a new cotter pin.
Torque: 800 kg-cm (58 ft·lb, 78 N·m)
(b) Install the knuckle arm on the tie rod with a nut. Torque the nut and install a new cotter pin.
Torque: 600 kg-cm (43 ft·lb, 59 N·m)
4. CONNECT KNUCKLE ARM TO SHOCK ABSORBER
Place the shock absorber assembly in position and connect the knuckle and with the two bolts. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 1,000 kg-cm (72 ft·lb, 98 N·m)
5. INSTALL TIRE AND LOWER VEHICLE
6. TORQUE BOLT HOLDING LOWER ARM TO CROSS-MEMBER
After bouncing the vehicle to settle the suspension, torque the bolt.
Torque: 1,100 kg-cm (80 ft·lb, 108 N·m)
7. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND SIDE SLIP
(See page FA-3)