Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.
2. Remove the snap pin (B) and castle nut (A).




3. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint (B) with the knuckle (A) by using SST (09568-4A000).




4. Remove the front strut assembly.
5. Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the upper arm from the body.






INSTALLATION

1. Install the upper arm to body and tighten the bolts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
55 - 65 (5.5 - 6.5, 40 - 47)






2. Install the front strut assembly.
3. Connect the upper arm ball joint with the knuckle and then install the castle nut (A) and snap pin (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
34 - 45 (3.4 - 4.5, 25 - 33)






4. Install the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)