FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION — Components

FA-3parts diagram

Components

Camber, caster and kingpin inclinations are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.

The vehicle requires only toe-in adjustments.

Specification	Value
Toe-in0.08 - 0.16 in	2 - 4mm
Total toe-in	12 - 24degrees

Toe-in0.08 - 0.16 in

2 - 4mm

Total toe-in

12 - 24degrees

Refer to Section MA for Checking Wheel Alignment.

Specification	Value
Strut mounting insulator (upper nut)Tightening torque	25 - 30N·m
Strut mounting insulator assembly fastenersTightening torque	31 - 42N·m
Strut-to-knuckle boltsTightening torque	98 - 118N·m
Transverse-link ball-joint to knuckleTightening torque	49 - 59N·m
Transverse-link inboard boltTightening torque	88 - 108N·m
Transverse-link bracket boltTightening torque	36 - 47N·m

Strut mounting insulator (upper nut)Tightening torque

25 - 30N·m

Strut mounting insulator assembly fastenersTightening torque

31 - 42N·m

Strut-to-knuckle boltsTightening torque

98 - 118N·m

Transverse-link ball-joint to knuckleTightening torque

49 - 59N·m

Transverse-link inboard boltTightening torque

88 - 108N·m

Transverse-link bracket boltTightening torque

36 - 47N·m

CAUTION

Do not overtighten wheel bearing nuts, as this can cause wheel bearing seizure.

Specification	Value
Axial play	0mm (0 in)
Wheel bearing nutTightening torque	78 - 157N·m
Rotation running torque (with grease seal)	≈7.8 - 26N·m
As measured at wheel hub bolt	15.7 - 54.9N (1.6 - 5.6 kg, 3.5 - 12.3 lb)

Axial play

0mm (0 in)

Wheel bearing nutTightening torque

78 - 157N·m

Rotation running torque (with grease seal)

7.8 - 26N·m

As measured at wheel hub bolt

15.7 - 54.9N (1.6 - 5.6 kg, 3.5 - 12.3 lb)

NOTE

When measuring starting torque, do not include "dragging" resistance with brake pads.

Adjust shim thickness Refer to S.D.S.

NOTE

Legend: wrench icon = N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)