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Front Suspension

Lower Arm Removal/Installation (cont'd)

7. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts, and

remove the lower arm (A).

NOTE: Use new lower arm mounting bolts during

12 x 1.25 mm

(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)

(9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)

8. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of

removal, and note these items:

• First install all the components, and lightly

tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the

suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight

before fully tightening it to the specified torque

values. Do not place the jack against the ball joint

pin of the knuckle.

• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when

connecting the knuckle.

• Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the

threaded section and tapered portion of the ball

joint pin, and the ball joint connecting hole, and

the threaded section and mating surface of the

• Torque the castle nut to the lower torque

specification, then tighten it only far enough to

align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not

align the castle nut by loosening it.

• Before installing the wheel, clean the mating

surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the

• Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if

necessary (see page 18-5).

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