Suspension Control Arm / Bushings Removal and Installation: Installation

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Reference: SUSPENSION ARM / KNUCKLE CHECK

Reference: SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM JOINT CHECK

Reference: SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHING CHECK

Press-fit front bushing (2) until its flange contacts housing edge (3) of control arm, use special tools and hydraulic press (1) as shown in the figure.
Special Tool

(C): 09951-16060

(F): 09913-85210

NOTE: When press-fitting bushing, compounding oil or soap water applied to inside of control arm housing will facilitate work.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bushing, Housing Edge, Hydraulic Press & Special Tools
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Press-fit rear bushing (2) until its flange contacts housing edge (3) of control arm, use special tools and hydraulic press (1) as shown in the figure.
Special Tool

(E): 09925-58210

(F): 09913-85210

NOTE: When press-fitting bushing (2), compounding oil or soap water applied to inside of control arm housing will facilitate work.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bushing, Housing Edge, Hydraulic Press & Special Tools
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Install control arm to chassis.
Tighten suspension arm nuts to specified torque after lowering hoist and vehicle in non-loaded condition.

Tightening torque

Front suspension arm front nut a: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

Front suspension arm rear nut b: 126 N.m (12.6 kg-m, 91.0 lb-ft)

NOTE: For H27 engine model, don't reuse front suspension arm nut (b).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Suspension Arm Front & Rear Nuts
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As installation procedure hereafter is the same as that for coil spring referring to COIL SPRING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .