Front Lower Arm: Replacement

Replacement the lateral arm. 

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

   Tightening torque: 

   90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80)

2. Loosen the flange bolt & lock nuts.

   Tightening torque: 

   140 ~ 160 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101 ~ 116lb-ft)

   Fig 1: Identifying Flange Bolt & Lock Nuts

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3. Disconnect the lateral arm (C) with the front strut assembly (D) by loosening the flange bolts (A) & lock nuts (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   140 ~ 160 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101 ~ 116lb-ft)

   Fig 2: Identifying Lateral Arm With Front Strut Assembly, Flange Bolts & Lock Nuts

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   CAUTION: Do not use the lock nuts again.
4. Remove the split pin and castle nuts.

   Tightening torque: 

   90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80)

   Fig 3: Identifying Split Pin And Castle Nuts

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5. Disconnect the lateral arm (A) with the front knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Lateral Arm With Front Knuckle Using SST (09568-2J100)

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   Fig 5: Identifying Lateral Arm

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Replacement the tension arm. 

1. Remove the split pin and castle nuts.

   Tightening torque 

   Tie rod : 90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80lb-ft)

   Tension arm : 90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 80lb-ft)

   Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin And Castle Nuts

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2. Disconnect the tension arm (A) with the front knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).
   Fig 7: Disconnecting Tension Arm With Front Knuckle Using SST [09568-2J100] (1 Of 2)

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   Fig 8: Disconnecting Tension Arm With Front Knuckle Using SST [09568-2J100] (2 Of 2)

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3. Disconnect the tension arm (A) with the frame by loosening the flange bolts & lock nuts.

   Tightening torque: 

   140 ~ 160 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101 ~ 116lb-ft)

   Fig 9: Disconnecting Tension Arm With Frame By Loosening Flange Bolts & Lock Nuts

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   Fig 10: Identifying Tension Arm

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4. Installation is the reverse of removal.