Front Lateral Link: Installation

CAUTION:

Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Visually check the lateral link assembly - front for damage and deformation.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Lateral link assembly - front - rear sub frame assembly: 100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)

Lateral link assembly - front - housing assembly - rear axle: 60 N.m (6.12 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88. ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
  CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .