Front Upper Suspension Arm

FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

Components:

Components For 4wd:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD)
2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD)
3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM





a) Remove the 2 bolts and front upper suspension arm.

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM





a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.
b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.98 to 3.43 Nm (110 to 35 kgf-cm, 8.7 to 30.4 inch lbs.)
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front upper suspension arm with a new one.
c) Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM





a) Install the front upper suspension arm with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)

2. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD)
3. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD)