Front Arm: Installation

Using the ST, install the stud bolt.
ST 20299AG020 STUD BOLT SOCKET

Tightening torque:

110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
Using new bolts and self-locking nuts, temporarily tighten the front arm to crossmember.
Secure the front arm to body, and then install the support plate with new bolts and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:

Support plate to Front arm:

110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

Support plate to Body:

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Install the ball joint into housing.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Install the stabilizer. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Stabilizer .>
Install the front vehicle height sensor (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only).
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the front vehicle height sensor connector (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only).
Install the front wheels.
Lower the vehicle from lift, and tighten the bolt which secures the front arm to crossmember with wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehicle at curb weight.
Tightening torque:

95 N.m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Re-initialize the auto headlight beam leveler system (models with auto headlight beam leveler). <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System .>