FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
h. Attach the assembled special tools, ball joint
assembly "10", installer spacer "6" and install-
er washer "7" to the front arm "9".
TIP
• Do not tap or damage the top of the ball joint.
• Installer washer "7" must be aligned with the
projection on the head of the ball joint assem-
bly "10".
i. Remove the special tools.
j. Install a new circlip.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT ARMS AND
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
front upper arms, front lower arms, and front
shock absorber assemblies.
1. Install:
• Front upper arm
• Front lower arm
• Front shock absorber assembly
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a. Install the front upper arm "1" and front lower
arm "2".
TIP
• Be sure to position the front upper and lower
arm bolts so that the bolt heads face forward.
• Temporarily tighten the front upper and lower
arm nuts.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the grease
nipple.
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b. Install the front shock absorber assembly.
Front shock absorber assembly
nut
48 Nm (4.8 m·kg, 35 ft·lb)
c. Install the steering knuckle.
Upper steering knuckle nut
25 Nm (2.5 m·kg, 18 ft·lb)
Lower steering knuckle nut
25 Nm (2.5 m·kg, 18 ft·lb)
d. Install the new cotter pins.
e. Tighten the front upper and lower arm nuts to
specification.
Front upper arm nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
Front lower arm nut
55 Nm (5.5 m·kg, 40 ft·lb)
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