FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

5.  If the front lower arm is replaced, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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Front lower arm ball joint
(See Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note.)
2
Ball joint cover (with ball joint cover)
(See Ball Joint Cover Installation Note (With Ball Joint Cover).)
3
Front lower arm


Suspension Links Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint section with a rubber bushing, perform the following steps.

(1)  Temporarily tighten the bolt with the vehicle lifted up.
(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.


Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note

Warning
•  Rusting of the front lower arm ball joint may cause it to fall off the steering knuckle. When replacing the front lower arm component on a vehicle equipped with a ball joint cover, do not install the ball joint cover. (with ball joint cover)
Caution
•  If any problem such as deformation is found with the dust cover plate, replace the front lower arm component with a new one. Otherwise, an operation malfunction or rust may occur inside the ball joint due to foreign matter or water infiltration or another cause, leading to damage of the ball joint. (without ball joint cover)
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1.  Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle and tighten the nut to the specified torque.


Ball Joint Cover Installation Note (With Ball Joint Cover)

Warning
•  Rusting of the front lower arm ball joint may cause it to fall off the steering knuckle. Securely install the ball joint cover to the steering knuckle. (with ball joint cover)

1.  Install a ball joint cover to the steering knuckle before installing the front lower arm ball joint. (with ball joint cover)

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2.  Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle and tighten the nut to the specified torque.