Lower Arm - Front

Lower Arm - Front

NOTE: Wagon shown, 3/4/5 door similar.

Note: Wagon Shown, 3/4/5 Door Similar.:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove and discard the forward lower arm inboard bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).

3. CAUTION: The forward lower arm is marked FRONT. Make a note of the position of the front lower arm to aid installation.

Remove and discard the forward lower arm outboard bolt and remove the front lower arm.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).

4. CAUTION: Tighten the forward lower arm bolts with the suspension at curb height.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.