Specifications
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| Steering gear to subframe retaining bolts | 100 |
| Stabilizer bar link retaining nut | A |
| Stabilizer bar link retaining nut and bolt | 70 |
| Stabilizer bar clamp retaining bolts | 55 |
| Rear lower arm ball joint retaining nut | 75 |
| Front and rear lower arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt | 175 |
| Front lower arm to rear lower arm retaining nut and bolt | A |
| Upper arm ball joint retaining nut | 90 |
| Upper arm to body retaining nuts and bolts | 47 |
| Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting to body retaining nuts | 27 |
| Shock absorber and spring assembly to lower arm retaining bolt | 175 |
| Tie-rod end to wheel knuckle retaining nut | 100 |
| Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (without adaptive damping) | 50 |
| Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (with adaptive damping) | 27 |
| Wheel hub and bearing to wheel knuckle retaining bolts | 90 |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts (2.5L/3.0L only) | 20 |
| Dipstick tube retaining bolt | 10 |
| Engine mount lower retaining nut | 63 |
| Front subframe front retaining bolt | A |
| Front subframe rear retaining bolt | A |
| A = refer to the procedure for the correct torque sequence |
Torque Specifications
Scheme 1
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorber and spring assembly |
| 2 | Upper arm |
| 3 | Wheel knuckle |
| 4 | Stabilizer bar link |
| 5 | Wheel bearing and hub |
| 6 | Rear lower arm |
| 7 | Front lower arm |
| 8 | Stabilizer bar |
Scheme 2
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Retaining nut |
| 2 | Bump stop |
| 3 | Shock absorber |
| 4 | Spring lower isolator |
| 5 | Spring |
| 6 | Shock absorber boot |
| 7 | Spring upper isolator |
| 8 | Mounting plate |
| WARNING | No attempt must be made to weld or repair the front subframe. If it is damaged a new one must be installed. |
The independent front suspension is of the double wishbone type and is mounted on the front subframe, the front subframe consisting of a pressed steel fabrication.
The rear of the front subframe provides the mounting points for the power assisted steering gear and the engine mounts.
A vertical knuckle arm is installed between the lower and upper suspension arms. This wheel knuckle carries the lower arm swivel joint, front hub, ABS rotor, ABS sensor, wheel bearing and brake assembly.
A coaxial shock absorber and spring assembly is installed between the lower arm and vehicle body.
As the road wheel rises, the movement is transmitted to the vertical link, then through the ball joints to the upper and lower arms and the coaxial shock absorber and spring assembly.
A stabilizer bar is mounted via clamps and bushes to the front subframe and is linked via connecting links to each of the lower arms.
When cornering, weight is naturally transferred to the outer wheel and there is a natural tendency for the inner wheel to lift. The stabilizer bar helps to reduce the vehicle roll.
For additional information, refer to Suspension System - General Information article.
See also:
• Jacking and Lifting