Suspension: Diagrams

Front suspension, assembly

CAUTION:
^ If a vehicle has to be moved after removing the drive axle, install an outer CV joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) to prevent damage to the wheel bearing.
^ DO NOT attempt to straighten or weld suspension components or any other wheel locating or load bearing components of the front suspension.
^ Always replace self-locking nuts.
^ Always replace corroded bolts or nuts.





1. Mounting bracket
2. Self-locking nut 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) and turn 90° further
^ Always replace each time after removing
3. Washer
4. Self-locking nut
^ 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace each time after removing
5. 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
6. Washer
7. Bolt
^ M10x60
^ Always replace each time after removing
8. Rear upper control arm
^ Replace mounting
9. 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
10. Bolt
11. Bolt
^ M10 x 100
12. Self-locking nut
^ 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace each time after removing
13. Self-locking nut
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace each time after removing
14. Swing arm/wheel bearing housing
15. Front upper control arm
^ Can only be removed together with mounting bracket
16. Suspension strut
17. Bolt
^ Ml2 x 1.5 x 120
^ Always replace each time after removing
18. Locating control arm
^ Hydro-bushing must be replaced if leaking.
^ Removing and installing.
19. Hex collar bolt
^ Always replace each time after removing
Vehicle must be standing on ground when tightening
Tightening torques:
Bolt M14: 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) and turn 90° further
Bolt M16: 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.) and turn 90° further
20. 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
21. Splash shield
22. Self-locking nut
^ 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace each time after removing
23. Bolt
^ M12x15x85
24. Washer
25. Self-locking nut
^ 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)
^ Ribs on underside of nut
^ Always replace each time after removing
^ Use only this special nut when replacing
26. Support control arm
27. Self-locking nut
^ 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
^ Ribs on underside of nut
^ Always replace each time after removing
^ Use only this special nut when replacing
28. Bolt
^ M12x15x100
^ Always replace each time after removing
29. Connecting link
^ Arrow on connecting link points forward
30. Bolt
31. Bolt
^ 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) and turn 90° further
^ M12x1.5x105
^ Always replace each time after removing
^ 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
^ M8x25
32. Subframe support
33. Self-locking nut
^ 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) and turn 90° further
^ Always replace each time after removing
34. Self-locking nut
^ 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)
^ Ribs on underside of nut
^ Always replace each time after removing
^ Use only this special nut when replacing
35. Bolt
^ 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
^ M10x70
^ Always replace each time after removing
36. Subframe
37. Multi-point socket head bolt
Tightening torque:
Bolt M8 x 48: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Bolt M10 x 48: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
38. Spacer plate
39. Drive shaft
40. Hex socket head bolt
^ 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
^ M10 x20
^ For vehicles with triple rotor joint
41. Axle shaft
42. Clamp
43. Securing cap
44. Stop plate
45. Suspension strut mounting