FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM > INSTALLATION

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
   
3. A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Click here).
   

1. Install the ball joint attachment with the nut and a new cotter pin.
   

   Torque:

   140 N*m{ 1,428 kgf*cm , 103 ft.*lbf }

1. Temporarily install the lower arm with the 2 camber adjusting cams, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams and 2 nuts.
   

2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 camber adjusting cams. Temporarily tighten the 2 cams and nuts.
   

3. Install the ball joint attachment with the nut and a new cotter pin.
   

   Torque:

   140 N*m{ 1,428 kgf*cm , 103 ft.*lbf }

4. Install the ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   160 N*m{ 1,632 kgf*cm , 118 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt, and temporarily install the nut.
   

Torque:

105 N*m{ 1,071 kgf*cm , 77 ft.*lbf }

1. Lower the vehicle.
   

2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
   

1. Tighten the 2 nuts.
   

   Torque:

   140 N*m{ 1,428 kgf*cm , 103 ft.*lbf }

1. Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   95 N*m{ 969 kgf*cm , 70 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Do not tighten the nut.