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Front Lower Arm





Replacement

Tension arm
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110 N.m(9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65 - 80 lb-ft)

2. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
80 - 90 N.m(8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 58 - 65 lb-ft)




3. Separate the tension arm from the front axle ball joint by using SST (09568-2J100).




4. Remove the flexible hose.

Tightening torque :
7 - 11 N.m(0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5 - 8 lb-ft)




5. Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the tension arm from the sub frame.

Tightening torque :
140 - 160 N.m(14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101 - 116 lb-ft)




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Lateral arm
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110 N.m(9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65 - 80 lb-ft)

2. Remove the split pin and the castle nut.

Tightening torque :
80 - 90 N.m(8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 58 - 65 lb-ft)




3. Separate the lateral arm from the front axle ball joint by using SST (09568-2J100).




4. Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the lateral arm from the sub frame.

Tightening torque :
140 - 160 N.m(14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101 - 116 lb-ft)




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.