TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| Ball joint nut | 63 |
| Brake caliper guide pin bolts | 27 |
| Lower arm forward bolt | 215 |
| Lower arm inboard bracket nut | 160 |
| Lower arm outboard bracket nut | 103 |
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolts | 55 |
| Stabilizer bar link nuts | 55 |
| Strut rod nut | 90 |
| Strut upper nuts | 35 |
| Subframe front bolts | 175 |
| Subframe rear bolts | 103 |
| Tie-rod end nut | 35 |
| Wheel hub nut | |
| Wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt | 150 |
| Wheel speed sensor bolt | 9 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The front suspension consists of the following components
- Wheel bearings
- Wheel hubs
- Lower arms
- Stabilizer bar, busings and links
- Strut and spring assemblies
- Wheel knuckles
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 article.