
SA–30
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check front wheel alignment.
(See page SA–4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 118 N·m (1,200 kgf·cm, 87 ft·lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
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4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut and disconnect the link from the arm.
Torque: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)
HINT: If the ball joint stud turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
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5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 125 N·m (1,270 kgf·cm, 92 ft·lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower suspension arm.
SST 09628–62011
SST
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6. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the lower suspension arm from the shock absorber.
Torque: 143 N·m (1,460 kgf·cm, 106 ft·lbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
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