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Removal/Installation
18-2218-22 Front Suspension
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
(cont’d)
Lower Arm Removal/Installation
A
10x1.25mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m,
25 lbf·ft)
B C
D
7. Install the lower ball joint in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle’s weight
before fully tightening to the specified torque
values.
 Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
 Before connecting the lower ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and the
tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint
connecting hole, the threaded section, and the
mating surfaces of the castle nut.
 Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not
align the castle nut by loosening it.
 Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.
 Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
8. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).  Bushing driver 07AAF-SVAA100
 Receiver set 07AAF-SVAA200
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then disconnect both
sides of the stabilizer link from the lower arm (D).
NOTE: Use the new flange nut during reassembly.
4. Turn the stabilizer bar backward to gain easier access to the front side of the lower arm mounting
bolt.
Replace.
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18-23
B
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
C
12x1.25mm
59N·m(6.0kgf·m,43lbf·ft) A
D
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft) E D
C
B
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
A
14x1.5mm
83 N·m
(8.5 kgf·m, 61 lbf·ft)
5. Remove the flange bolt and the self-locking nuts
from the lower arm (A).
NOTE: During installation, install the new flange
bolt and the new self-locking nuts. After lightly
tightening all three fasteners, tighten them to the
specified torque in the following order, the nut on
the front (B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt
(D).
6. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower arm. 7. Remove the front side of the lower arm mounting
bolt (A).
NOTE: Use the new mounting bolt during
reassembly.
8. Remove the rear side of the lower arm mounting bolt (B), then remove the lower arm (C) from the
front suspension subframe (D).
NOTE: Use the new mounting bolt during
reassembly.
9. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle’s weight
before fully tightening to the specified torque
values.
 Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
Replace.
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18-2518-25
Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation Stabilizer Bar Replacement
F
D E
B
10x1.25mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m,
25 lbf·ft)
C G
H
A
10x1.25mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m,
28 lbf·ft)
D
E
BC
FRONT
FRONT A
10x1.25mm
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it withsafety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a
hex wrench (D), then remove the stabilizer link (E).
4. Install the stabilizer link on the stabilizer bar (F) and the lower arm (G) with the joint pins set at the
center of their range of the movement.
NOTE: The stabilizer link has a paint mark (H). Align
the paint mark on the stabilizer link facing rearward.
5. Install the new self-locking nut and the new flange nut, and tighten them to the specified torque values
while holding the respective joint pin with a hex
wrench.
6. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.
7. Test-drive the vehicle.
8. After 5 minutes of driving, torque the self-locking nut again to the specified torque value. 1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Disconnect both stab ilizer links from the stabilizer
bar (see page 18-25).
4. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the
stabilizer bar (D).
NOTE: During installation, align the paint marks (E)
on the stabilizer bar with the sides of the bushings.
5. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
 Note the direction of installation for the bushings and the bushing holders.
 Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stab ilizer bar to the links (see page
18-25).
 Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
6. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
Replace.
Replace.
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Removal
18-26 Front Suspension
Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
A
B
8x1.25mm
A
14x1.5mm
B A
B
C
10x1.25mm
A
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn on thewindshield wipers. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0) when the wipers are near the A-pillars.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
3. Remove the front wheel.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness clip (A) and the brake hose bracket (B) from the damper. Do
not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
5. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the self- locking nuts (B) from the damper.
NOTE: Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far
outward. This may allow the driveshaft inboard
joint come apart. 6. Remove the service cap (A) and the lid (B).
7. Remove the three flange nuts (C) from top of the
damper.
8. Remove the damper/spring (A). NOTE: The left and right damper springs are different. Mark the springs L and R before you continue.
 Be careful not to damage the body.
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
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Installation
18-27
FRONT
A
B
C
A
’06-08 models except Type S model:
10x1.25mm
44N·m(4.5kgf·m,33lbf·ft)
’06-08 models type S model:
10x1.25mm
59N·m(6.0kgf·m,43lbf·ft)
’09 model:
10x1.25mm
59N·m(6.0kgf·m,43lbf·ft)
A
14x1.5mm
90 N·m
(9.2 kgf·m,
67 lbf·ft)
C
B
A
B
C
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)1. Install the damper/spring (A) onto the frame. Note
the direction of the damper mounting base as
shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
2. Loosely install the new flange nuts (A). NOTE: Install the service cap (B) and the lid (C) after
tightening the flange nuts to the specified torque
value. 3. Loosely install the new damper pinch bolts (A) and
the new self-locking nuts (B) to the damper (C).
4. Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load the suspension with the vehicle’s weight.
5. Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper to the specified torque value.
6. Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified torque value.
7. Install the wheel speed sensor harness clip (A) and the brake hose bracket (B) to the damper (C).
8. Install the service cap and the lid.
9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.
10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn the windshield wipers to the default positions, and turn
the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
18-32Rear Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont’d)
A
108 N·m
(11.0 kgf·m,
79.6 lbf·ft)
C B
10x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
54 lbf·ft)A
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft)
A
A
OUTSIDE
10x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m,
47 lbf·ft) A
B
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
2. Remove the wheel nuts (A) and the rear wheel.
3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A) from the bracket.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the
knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper
assembly or the brake hose, use a short piece of
wire to hang the caliper assembly from the
undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose
excessively. 5. Remove the two washers (A).
NOTE: During installation, make sure the washers
are installed between the brake caliper bracket and
the knuckle.
6. Remove the rear brake disc (see page 19-34).
7. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) and the O-ring (B).
8. Check the hub bearing unit for damage and cracks.
9. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Use a new O-ring during reassembly.
 Before installing the brake disc, Clean the mating surfaces of the hub bearing unit and the inside of
the brake disc.
 Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
Replace.
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Knuckle Replacement
18-33
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft) D
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
AB
C
(Multipurpose) 6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
12x1.25mm
108 N·m
(11.0 kgf·m,
79.6 lbf·ft)
B
C
1. Remove the hub bearing unit.
2. Remove the splash guard (A).
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A), and the brake hose mounting bracket (B) from the knuckle (C). Do
not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
NOTE: Apply multipurpose grease to the mating surfaces on the knuckle and the O-ring during
reassembly.
 To prevent O-ring damage, the wheel speed sensor must be installed with the guide pin tool
during reassembly (see step 5 on page 19-175).
4. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolt (D) from the Knuckle. 5. Place a floor jack under the tra
iling arm to support
it.
NOTE: Do not place the jack against the plate
section of the lower arm. Be careful not to damage
any suspension components.
6. Remove the upper arm mounting bolt (A), and disconnect the upper arm (B) from the knuckle.
NOTE: Use the new upper arm mounting bolt
during reassembly.
7. Remove the rear knuckle upper bracket (C).
(cont’d)
Replace.
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18-34Rear Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont’d)
D
14x1.5mm
88 N·m
(9.0 kgf·m,
65 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
Except Type S model:
12x1.25mm
69N·m(7.0kgf·m,51lbf·ft)
Type S model:
12x1.25mm
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
8. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and the adjusting cam plate (B) with the frame, then
remove the self-locking nut (C), the adjusting cam
plate, and the adjusting bolt. Discard the self-
locking nut.
NOTE: Use a new adjusting bolt and a new self-
locking nut during reassembly.
9. Remove the flange bolt (D), and remove the knuckle.
NOTE: Use the new flange bolt during reassembly. 10. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
 First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle’s weight
before fully tightening to the specified torque
values.
 Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt and the adjusting cam plate with the marked
positions when tightening the self-locking nut.
 Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
11. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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