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# FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM (for 2WD) > INSTALLATION

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1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH

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

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

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. Install the ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.

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

2. TEMPORARILY CONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

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

3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

1. Install the front wheel.

   Torque:
     152 N*m{ 1,550 kgf*cm , 112 ft.*lbf } for steel wheel
     121 N*m{ 1,234 kgf*cm , 89 ft.*lbf } for aluminum wheel

4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

1. Lower the vehicle.

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

5. TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH

1. Tighten the 2 nuts.

   Torque:
     210 N*m{ 2,141 kgf*cm , 155 ft.*lbf }

6. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

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.

7. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (Click here).