Torque Specifications
| Description | N.m | Lb. ft. | Lb. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball joint nut | 52 | 38 | |
| Brake caliper guide pin bolts | 28 | 21 | |
| Brake flexible hose bracket bolt | 26 | 19 | |
| Lower arm forward bolt (1) | |||
| Lower arm rearward bolt (1) | |||
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolts | 48 | 35 | |
| Stabilizer bar link nuts | 48 | 35 | |
| Strut rod nut | 48 | 35 | |
| Strut upper nuts | 30 | 22 | |
| Tie-rod end nut | 53 | 39 | |
| Wheel hub nut | 255 | 188 | |
| Wheel knuckle-to-strut nuts (1) | |||
| Wheel speed sensor bolt | 9 | 80 | |
| (1) Refer to the appropriate procedure in this information. | |||
| (1) | Refer to the appropriate procedure in this information. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The front suspension consists of the following components
- Lower arms
- Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
- Strut and spring assemblies
- Wheel bearings
- Wheel hubs
- Wheel knuckles
- Wheel studs
The front suspension utilizes a MacPherson strut system. This suspension system incorporates a strut assembly that takes the place of the upper arm and ball joint. The strut performs the function of a shock absorber and is encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly carries the sprung weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the steering knuckle. This system uses a lower control arm and ball joint for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the steering knuckle.
Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .