Front Arm: Installation

CAUTION: For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the arm assembly front for damage or cracks.
- Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, damage or fatigue.
- Check the boot on the ball joint for damage.
Using the ST, install a new stud bolt.
Preparation tool:

ST: STUD BOLT SOCKET (20299AG020)

Tightening torque:

110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

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Using the flange nut, install the arm assembly front ball stud to the front axle housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.

Tightening torque:

51 N.m (5.2 kgf-m, 37.6 ft-lb)
Install a new snap pin.
Remove the bolts and nuts, and disconnect the strut assembly and the front axle housing.
CAUTION: Turn and remove the nut while holding the bolt side.

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Install the arm assembly front.

Using a bolt and a new self-locking nut, temporary install the arm assembly front.
Using a new self-locking nut and a flange bolt, temporarily install the plate arm front.

Set the transmission jack, etc. to (a) position shown in the figure, and apply a load to the arm assembly front.

CAUTION: Do not set the transmission jack to other than position (a) in the figure. Doing so may deform the arm assembly front.

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Adjust the dimensions of the crossmember COMPL front (mounting surface of the sub frame COMPL) and the arm assembly front underside (seating surface against the transmission jack, etc.).

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(b)	28 mm (1.1 in)

Tighten the bolts and nuts of the arm assembly front.
Tightening torque:

Nut side: 85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Tighten the bolts and nuts of the plate arm front.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SUSPENSION .

Using bolts and new flange nuts, install the strut assembly to the front axle housing.
CAUTION: While holding the bolt side, tighten the nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
Connect the tie-rod ends. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>TIE-ROD END>INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform VSC (VDC) sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VSC (VDC) SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .