FRONT LOWER ARM — Removal / Inspection / Installation

R-18parts diagram

1
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2
Remove the wheels.
3
Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
4
Visually inspect each part and replace as necessary.
5
Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6
Loosely tighten the lower arm bolt and nuts. Tighten all other nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
7
Install the wheels. (Tightening torque: 89-117 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 66-86 ft·lbf})
8
Lower the vehicle.
9
With the vehicle unloaded, tighten the lower arm bolt and nuts to the specified torque.
10
After installation, measure the front wheel alignment, and adjust it, if necessary. (Refer to page R-7.)

Parts DiagramFig. fig1

#	Part Name	Notes
1	Stabilizer control link nut	44-60 {4.4-6.2, 32-44} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
2	Nut	44-58 {4.4-6.0, 32-43} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
3	Bolt	—
4	Bolt and washer	94-126 {9.5-12.9, 69-93} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
5	Bolt	—
6	Front lower arm assembly	—
7	Ball joint dust boot	Inspect for damage and deterioration. Removal Note page R-19. Installation Note page R-19.
8	Lower arm ball joint	Inspect for damage. Inspection page R-19. 94-116 {9.5-11.9, 69-86} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
9	Stopper	Inspect for damage and deterioration
10	Lower arm bushing (front)	Inspect for damage and deterioration. Removal Note page R-19. Installation Note page R-19.
11	Lower arm bushing (rear)	Inspect for damage, oil leakage and deterioration. 94-126 {9.5-12.9, 69-93} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
12	Front lower arm	Inspect for damage and deterioration

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