Front Suspension
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONCaution
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.
Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Loosen the installation bolt on the inner side of the front lower arm.
2. Separate the lower arm ball joint.
Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal Note
1. Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub, steering knuckle component by tapping the upper part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.
Caution
^ When removing the steering knuckle by lightly tapping, the steering knuckle could fall and cause injury, or damage to the part. When performing the removal, support the bottom of the steering knuckle with a jack.
Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Install the shock absorber and coil spring so that the positioning projection on the mounting rubber is aligned with the positioning hole on the body.
2. Align the knuckle notch with projection A on the lower side of the shock absorber.
3. Raise the front lower arm using a jack and install the shock absorber and coil spring.
Stiffener Installation Note
1. Install the stiffener so that the mark (RH or LH) faces upward.
Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note
1. Install the lower arm ball joint to the steering knuckle.
2. Tighten the installation bolt on the inner side of the front lower arm.
Tightening torque
Front side: 130.0-150.0 N-m (13.26-15.29 kgf-m, 95.9-110.6 ft-lbf)
Rear side: 97.7-132.3 N-m (9.97-13.49 kgf-m, 72.06-97.57 ft-lbf)