Front Lower Arm

Replacement

Replacement the lateral arm
1. Removal the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 - 107.9N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6lb-ft)

2. Disconnect the lateral arm (A) from the air strut assembly bracket by loosening the bolt & nut.

Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9N.m (14.0 - 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7lb-ft)




3. Removal the split pin and castle nut.

Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9N.m (14.0 - 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7lb-ft)




4. Disconnect the lateral arm (A) from the front knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).




5. Disconnect the lateral arm (A) from the frame by loosening the bolt & nut.

Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9N.m (14.0 - 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7lb-ft)








6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
Do not use the lock nuts again.

7. Check the alignment.


Replacement the tension arm
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 - 107.9N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6lb-ft)

2. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the tension arm by loosening the bolt.




3. Removal the split pin and castle nut.

Tightening torque :
78.5 - 88.3N.m (8.0 - 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1lb-ft)




4. Disconnect the tension arm (A) from the front knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).




5. Disconnect the tension arm (A) from the sub frame by loosening the bolt.

Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9N.m (14.0 - 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7lb-ft)




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
7. Check the alignment.


Inspection

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the ball joint for rotating torque.