TORSION BAR SPRING AND LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4x2 (EXCEPT HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL)]


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1.  Remove the ABS sensor wiring harness brackets installed to the upper arm and steering knuckle, then move aside the ABS sensor.

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2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  Inspect the vehicle height and adjust it if necessary. (See VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT [4x2].)

5.  Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4x2].)

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1
Cotter pin
2
Nut
3
Front lower arm ball joint
4
Shock absorber lower bolt and nut
5
Anchor bolt
6
Anchor swivel
7
Bolt and washer
8
Torsion bar component
9
Anchor arm
10
Torsion bar spring
11
Torque plate
12
Lower arm spindle, washer, and nut
13
Rubber bushing
14
Tension rod bolt
15
Stabilizer bolt, bushing, retainer, spacer, and nut
16
Front lower arm
17
Bound stopper
18
Front lower arm ball joint
19
Clip
20
Dust boot
21
Clip
22
Dust boot


Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note

1.  Separate the ball joint from the knuckle arm using the SST.

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Anchor Bolt Removal Note

1.  Mark the anchor bolt and swivel for reference during installation.

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Torsion Bar Spring Removal Note

1.  Mark the torsion bar spring, anchor arm, the torsion bar spring and torque plate for reference during installation.

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Rubber Bushing Removal Note

1.  Remove the rubber bushing from the body using the SST.

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Clip Installation Note

1.  Install the SST to the ball joint stud with the stud stands straight up.

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2.  Install the clip in the dust boot groove.


Stabilizer Bolt, Bushing, Retainer, Spacer, And Nut Installation Note

1.  Tighten the nuts so that 17.5—20.5 mm {0.689—0.807 in} of thread is exposed at the end of the bolt.

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Rubber Bushing Installation Note

1.  Install a new bushing using the SST.

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Torsion Bar Spring Installation Note

1.  Before installation, check the identification mark on the end of the torsion bar spring.

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2.  Align the marks made during removal, and connect the torsion bar spring to the torque plate.

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Anchor Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the anchor bolt, and tighten it until the marks made during removal are aligned.

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Note
•  If the anchor bolt was not marked during removal, install it as follows:
1.  Lower the front suspension until the upper arm contacts the rebound stopper.
2.  Install the anchor arm so that the angle A is 25°—34°.
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