TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| Brake caliper anchor plate bolt | 133 |
| Brake flexible hose bracket bolt | 20 |
| Driveshaft bolts | 70 |
| Engine roll restrictor heat shield nut | 11 |
| Engine roll restrictor-to-subframe bolt | 103 |
| Exhaust flexible pipe nuts | 40 |
| Front lower bumper-to-subframe nuts | 9 |
| Halfshaft nut | 275 |
| Lower arm-to-frame forward bolt | 150 |
| Lower arm-to-frame rearward bolt | 80 |
| Lower ball joint nut | 55 |
| Lower steering shaft coupler bolt | 25 |
| Outer tie-rod end nuts | 48 |
| Power steering fluid cooler hose bracket bolt | 9 |
| Steering shaft coupler bolt | 25 |
| Shock absorber lower nuts | 225 |
| Shock absorber rod nut | 115 |
| Shock absorber upper mount nuts | 30 |
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolts | 63 |
| Stabilizer bar link upper and lower nuts | 90 |
| Subframe nuts | 133 |
| Subframe support bracket bolts | 90 |
| Subframe support bracket nuts | 133 |
| Wheel speed sensor bolt | 7 |
| Y-pipe clamp | 40 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The front suspension consists of the following components
- Wheel bearings
- Wheel hubs
- Wheel studs
- Lower arms
- Stabilizer bar
- Stabilizer bar brackets
- Stabilizer bar bushings
- Stabilizer bar links
- Shock absorber and spring assemblies
- Wheel knuckles
The front suspension system incorporates a strut assembly that takes the place of the upper arm and ball joint. The strut carries out the function of a shock absorber and is encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly supports the weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the steering spindle. This system uses a lower control arm and ball joint for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the steering wheel knuckle. The stabilizer bar and links are included to control lean/sway during turns.
Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.