FRONT SUSPENSION — Components
FA-18parts diagramIMPORTANT
When installing stabilizer bar and transverse link, final tightening requires to be carried out under unladen condition*, with tires on the ground.
NOTE
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Strut assembly upper mount fastenersTightening torque | 16 - 22N·m |
| Stabilizer-bar clamp / connecting-link fastenersTightening torque | 58 - 64N·m |
| Strut insulator nut (upper)Tightening torque | 31 - 43N·m |
| Strut insulator assembly retaining nutTightening torque | 26 - 31N·m |
| Knuckle-to-strut boltsTightening torque | 108 - 127N·m |
| Wheel bearing lock nut (knuckle, with washer)Tightening torque | 148 - 205N·m |
| Transverse-link inboard boltTightening torque | 88 - 108N·m |
| Lower ball-joint to knuckle (castle nut)Tightening torque | 54 - 64N·m |
Strut assembly upper mount fastenersTightening torque
16 - 22N·m
Stabilizer-bar clamp / connecting-link fastenersTightening torque
58 - 64N·m
Strut insulator nut (upper)Tightening torque
31 - 43N·m
Strut insulator assembly retaining nutTightening torque
26 - 31N·m
Knuckle-to-strut boltsTightening torque
108 - 127N·m
Wheel bearing lock nut (knuckle, with washer)Tightening torque
148 - 205N·m
Transverse-link inboard boltTightening torque
88 - 108N·m
Lower ball-joint to knuckle (castle nut)Tightening torque
54 - 64N·m
NOTE
Legend: wrench icon = N·m (kg-m, ft-lb). 'X' symbol indicates do-not-reuse parts (Cotter pin).