FRONT SUSPENSION – General / Lower Arm 33A-1
GROUP 33A
FRONT SUSPENSION
GENERAL
OUTLINE OF CHANGE
The installation method of the ball joint between the knuckle and the lower arm has been changed,
and accordingly the removal and installation procedures of the lower arm have been revised.
LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
The part marked with * should be first temporarily tightened, then torqued to specification with the vehicle
on the ground in unloaded condition.
Post-installation Operation
Push the Dust Cover of the Lower Arm and Stabilizer Link Ball Joint with a Finger to Check for Possible Cracks or Damage.
Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
1
2
3
4
5
6
39 Nm
106 Nm*
5
98 – 118 Nm
74 – 87 Nm88 Nm
137 Nm
Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nut
2. Bolt
3. Stabilizer bracket
A4. Bushing assembly
5. Lower arm assembly6. Lower arm bracket assembly
NOTE
Follow the conventional procedures for installation service
points.
