FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


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

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

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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

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

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Front lower arm ball joint
2
Ball joint cover (with ball joint cover)
3
Washer
4
Dynamic damper
5
Front lower arm


Suspension Link Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with a rubber bushings, perform the following procedures.

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


Dynamic Damper Installation Note

1.  Install the dynamic damper to position A shown in the figure.

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A: 0°±5°

2.  Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
18—24 N·m {1.9—2.4 kgf·m, 14—17 ft·lbf}


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.  Install the front lower arm ball joint to the steering knuckle, insert the bolts in the same direction for the right and left, then tighten them to the specified torque