2B-9 Front Suspension:
Installation
1) Apply thread lock to the suspension arm pivot bolts
(lower).
: Thread lock cement 99000–32030
(THREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1303 or
equivalent)
2) Temporarily tighten the suspension arm pivot nuts
(lower) (1).
3) Install the steering knuckle (2) and suspension upper
arm (3).
4) Apply thread lock to the suspension arm pivot bolts
(upper).
: Thread lock cement 99000–32030
(THREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1303 or
equivalent)
5) Temporarily tighten the suspension arm pivot nut
(upper) (4) and front shock absorber mounting nut
(lower) (5).
6) Tighten the steering knuckle end nut and tie-rod end
nut. Refer to “Front Wheel Hub / Steering Knuckle
Removal and Installation (Page 2B-3)”.
7) Tighten each nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension arm pivot nut (upper) (a): 65 N·m (
6.5 kgf-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
Suspension arm pivot nut (lower) (b): 65 N·m (
6.5 kgf-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
Front shock absorber mounting nut (lower) (c):
60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
8) Install the brake hose Clamp. Refer to “Front Brake
Hose Removal and Installation in Section 4A
(Page 4A-7)”.
Front Suspension Arm Related Parts Inspection
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Refer to “Front Suspension Upper / Lower Arm Removal
and Installation (Page 2B-8)”.
Steering Knuckle End
Inspect the steering knuckle end for wear or damage. If
any defects are found, replace the knuckle end with a
new one.
Inspect the steering knuckle end for smooth movement.
If there are any abnormalities, replace the knuckle end
with a new one. Refer to “Steering Knuckle End Removal
and Installation (Page 2B-10)”.
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4
2
5
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(b)
(a)
(c)
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