Removal and Replacement
Suspension Arm Removal and InstallationCAUTION:
When removing and installing steering knuckle assembly, be careful not to damage dust boots of suspension arm joint by drive shaft dust cover and brake dust cover.
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove steering knuckle with front wheel hub.
3) Remove suspension arm bolts (1).
4) Remove suspension arm (2).
Installation
Reference: Suspension Arm / Steering Knuckle Check
Reference: Suspension Arm Bush Check
Reference: Suspension Arm Joint Check
CAUTION:
Suspension arm bolt is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. Never reuse the removed bolt.
Otherwise, bolt may loosen.
1) Install suspension arm as shown but tighten suspension arm bolts (1) only temporarily.
2) Install steering knuckle with front wheel hub.
3) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
4) Lower hoist with vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten suspension arm bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension arm bolt (a): 95 Nm (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lbf-ft)
5) Confirm front wheel alignment.
