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May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-11-7
27. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft.
28. Install flywheel, align to dowel on crankshaft flange.
29. Install new bolts (x8), install tool (303-1185) to restrain
flywheel. Torque tighten bolts (x8) in the correct
sequence.
30. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
31. Install clutch assembly on fl ywheel, align to dowels (x3).
32. Install bolts (x6), install clutch alignment tool, evenly torque tighten bolts (x6) in a diagonal sequence.
Remove clutch alignment tool.
33. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
34. Install inspection cover, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
35. Install engine sump (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With
Engine Removed).
Piston-Renew (Engine Set)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew With Engine
Removed).
2. Remove crankshaft timing sprocket from crankshaft.
3. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner.
4. Remove bolt securing oil pr essure pump chain tensioner
assembly to engine bedplate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove tensioner assembly (see Figure 2). 6. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil pressure pump to sump
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3
7. Release chain from oil pressure pump sprocket, remove oil pump.
8. Remove and discard oil pressure pump gasket.
9. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil scavenge pump to sump
(see Figure 4).
Figure 4
10. Release chain from oil scavenge pump sprocket, remove scavenge pump.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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2. Remove bolts (x2) securing bearing cap to connecting
rod, remove bearing cap (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
3. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
4. Carefully push connecting rod/piston assembly upwards and remove from cylinder bore.
5. Remove special tools from connecting rod.
6. Install bearing cap on connecting rod, install and lightly tighten retaining bolts.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder bore.
2. Install piston rings in cylinder bore to a pre-determined depth and measure ring gaps.
3. Remove piston ring set from cylinder bore and install on piston.
4. Clean connecting rod.
5. Correctly position ring gaps on piston prior to installation.
6. Remove connecting rod bearing cap.
7. Install bearings in connecting rod and bearing cap.
8. Lubricate cylinder bore, pi ston and rings with clean
engine oil.
9. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal. 10. Install piston ring clamp to piston, install piston assembly
in its cylinder bore. Remove piston ring clamp (see
Figure 3).
Figure 3
11. Lubricate crankshaft jour nal with clean engine oil.
12. Carefully pull connecting rod into place on crankshaft journal.
13. Install bearing cap to connecting rod. Install and torque tighten retaining bolts (x2).
Connecting Rod-Renew (Engine Set)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew With Engine
Removed).
2. Remove crankshaft timing sprocket from crankshaft.
3. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner.
4. Remove bolt securing oil pressure pump chain tensioner assembly to engine bedplate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove tensioner assembly.
Caution
When using a 'two post' vehicle ramp, remove the
screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch
liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel
arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.
Caution
Make sure the piston ring gaps are positioned at
different positions opposite th e thrust side of the piston
before installation.
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Connecting Rod-Renew 03.11.CN
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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30. Clean oil scavenge pump and mating face on sump.
31. Install oil pump(s) drive sprocket.
32. Install new oil scavenge pump gasket, align on dowels
(x2).
33. Install chain onto oil scavenge pump sprocket.
34. Install oil scavenge pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
35. Install chain onto oil pump drive sprocket.
36. Clean oil pressure pump and mating face on sump.
37. Install new gasket to sump, align to dowels (x2).
38. Position oil pressure pump, install chain on pump sprocket.
39. Install oil pressure pump, alig n to dowels (x2), Install and
torque tighten bolts (x3).
40. Install chain tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt, remove guide pin.
41. Install crankshaft timing sprocket.
42. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew With Engine Removed).
Crankshaft Damper Pulley Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove engine drive belt (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AB Belt - Engine Drive - Renew).
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
4. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and tighten bolts (x2).
5. Install thrust button of tool (303 -1186) in crankshaft,
position tool in pulley, secure with bolts (x2). Tighten
centre bolt, withdraw pu lley from crankshaft.
6. Collect crankshaft pulley, locking ring and special tool thrust button.
7. Remove special tool from pulley. 8. Remove and discard O-ring seal from pulley (see
Figure 1).
Figure 1
Installation
1. Clean crankshaft pulley, locking ring and mating face on
crankshaft.
2. Lubricate and install new O-ring seal in crankshaft pulley.
3. Install crankshaft pulley, locking ring and new pulley bolt.
4. Torque tighten crankshaft pulley bolt. Remove special tool (303-1185) from crankcase.
5. Install inspection cover to lower crankcase, install and tighten bolts (x2).
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
7. Install engine drive belt (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AB Belt - Engine Drive - Renew).
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove crankshaft pulley (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.11.CP Pulley Assembly - Crankshaft
Damper - Renew).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Caution
The bolt thread in the cran kshaft must be cleaned out
before a new crankshaft pulley retaining bolt is installed
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Crankshaft Front Oi l Seal-Renew 03.11.CQ
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4. Ensure that oil seal and special are parallel to rear of
engine.
5. To install oil seal, tighten nuts alternately on tool (303- 1189) until oil seal correctly seated.
6. Remove special tool from crankshaft.
7. Check that the oil seal is located correctly.
8. Install clutch and flywheel assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 08.00.AA Clutch and Flywheel
Assembly - Renew).
Cylinder Block-Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gasket - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew With Engine
Removed).
2. Remove crankshaft assembly.
3. Remove pistons and connecting rod assemblies from cylinder block.
4. Remove Torx screws (x4) securing engine oil cooling
valves to cylinder block.
5. Remove engine oil cooling valves (x4).
6. Remove bolts (x5) securing water pump to cylinder block. Remove water pump, discard gasket.
7. Remove cylinder block valley cover.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder block valley cover and mating face on cylinder block.
2. Install cylinder block valley cover.
3. Clean engine oil cooling valves.
4. Install engine oil cooling valves in cylinder block.
5. Install and torque tighten Torx screws (x4).
6. Clean connecting rods and piston assemblies.
7. Correctly position ring gaps on pistons prior to installation.
8. Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
9. Install bearings in connecting rods and bearing caps.
10. Lubricate cylinder bores, pistons and rings with clean engine oil.
11. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
12. Install crankshaft assembly.
13. Install new gasket, water pump, install and torque tighten bolts (x5). 14. Install cylinder head gasket - engine set (see Workshop
Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew Wi th Engine Removed).
Crankshaft Damper Pulley Assembly-
Renew (with Engine Removed)
Removal
1. Remove engine assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.00.AA Engine Assembly - Renew).
2. Release drive belt tensioner, release drive belt from idler pulley (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
3. Remove bolt securing drive belt tensioner to engine timing cover, remove tensioner.
4. Remove drive belt from pulleys.
5. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
6. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and tighten bolts (x2).
7. Install thrust button of tool (303 -1186) in crankshaft,
position tool in pulley, secure with bolts (x2). Tighten
centre bolt, withdraw pulley from crankshaft.
8. Collect crankshaft pulley, locking ring and special tool thrust button.
9. Remove special tool from pulley.
Caution
Alternate nut tightening to correctly seat the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Crankshaft Damper Pulley Assembly-
Renew 03.11.DP
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3. Position new oil seal (fitted dry). Install oil seal in timing
cover using tool (303-750) (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
4. Remove crankshaft oil seal protector.
5. Install crankshaft pulle y (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.11.DP Pulley Assembly - Crankshaft
Damper - Renew With Engine Removed).
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal-Renew (with
Engine Removed
)
Removal
1. Remove engine assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.00.AA Engi ne Assembly - Renew).
2. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
3. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and tighten bolts (x2).
4. Remove bolts (x6), clutch cover to flywheel.
5. Release clutch cover from dowels (x3), remove clutch cover, collect drive plate.
6. Remove and discard bolts (x8), flywheel to crankshaft flange.
7. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
8. Release flywheel from dowel, remove flywheel.
9. Position tool (303-1189) to crankshaft flange, screw in
alignment bolts (x2) 1.5 turns (only).
10. Use tool and pierce holes (x3) in oil seal through holes in special tool for self-tapping screws
11. Install and tighten self-tapping screws (x3) into oil seal.
12. Tighten centre bolt of tool (303-1189) and withdraw crankshaft oil seal.
13. Remove oil seal from special tool, discard oil seal.
Installation
1. Clean oil seal aperture in cylinder block.
2. Ensure that oil seal protector is positioned correctly and install oil seal onto crankshaft flange.
3. Install tool (303-1189) to crankshaft, position nuts on
tool against oil seal.
4. Ensure that oil seal and special are parallel to rear of engine.
5. To install oil seal, tighten nuts alternately on tool (303- 1189) until oil seal correctly seated.
6. Remove special tool from crankshaft.
7. Check that the oil seal is located correctly.
8. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft.
9. Install flywheel, align to dowel on crankshaft flange.
10. Install new bolts (x8), install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel. Torque tighten bolts (x8) in the correct
sequence.
11. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
12. Install clutch assembly on flywheel, align to dowels (x3).
13. Install bolts (x6), install clutch alignment tool, evenly torque tighten bolts (x6) in a diagonal sequence.
Remove clutch alignment tool.
14. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
15. Install inspection cover, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
16. Install engine assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.00.AA Engine Assembly - Renew).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Caution
Do not use any lubricant on cr ankshaft oil seals or seal
protectors. Make sure all co mponents are clean and dry
Caution
Alternate nut tightening to correctly seat the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Issue 6, May 2010 Workshop Manual 1-1-1
Suspension (04.00)
Contents
Road Wheel Alignment (04.00) ............................. 4-0-2Specifications ......................................................... 0-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 0-2All Wheel Alignment .............................................. 0-2
Front Suspension (04.01)....................................... 4-1-1 Description ............................................................. 1-1Suspension Arms .................................................... 1-1
Anti-roll Bar ........................................................... 1-1
Vertical link............................................................ 1-1
Specifications.......................................................... 1-1
Symptoms ............................................................... 1-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-3 RH/LH Front Hub and Bearing Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 1-3
RH/LH Lower Front Suspension Arm Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 1-4
RH/LH Upper Front Suspension Arm Assembly
- Renew ................................................................. 1-4
Front Anti-Roll Bar - Renew ................................... 1-5
Front Pair Anti-Roll Bar Bushing - Renew................ 1-5
RH/LH Front Anti-Roll Bar Link - Renew ................ 1-5
RH/LH Front Hub Vertical Link - Renew ................ 1-6
Front Suspension Sensor Assembly-Renew ............. 1-7
Rear Suspension (04.02) ........................................ 4-2-1 Description ............................................................. 2-1Suspension Arms .................................................... 2-1
Anti-roll Bar ........................................................... 2-1
Vertical Link........................................................... 2-1
Specifications.......................................................... 2-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-2 RH/LH Rear Hub and Bearin g Assembly-Renew ..... 2-2
RH/LH Rear Lower Arm Assembly-Renew .............. 2-2
RH/LH Upper Rear Arm Assembly-Renew .............. 2-3
RH/LH Toe Control Rear Arm Assembly-Renew ..... 2-3
Rear Anti-Roll Bar-Renew ...................................... 2-3
Rear Pair-Anti-Roll Bar Bushing-Renew .................. 2-4
RH/LH Rear Anti-Roll Bar Link-Renew ................... 2-4
RH/LH Rear Hub Vertical Link-Renew.................... 2-4
Rear Suspension Sensor Assembly-Renew .............. 2-5
Shock Absorber System (04.03) ............................. 4-3-1 Description ............................................................. 3-1
Specifications.......................................................... 3-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-1Front Spring and Damper Assembly-Pair-Renew .... 3-1
Front Spring-Pair-Renew ........................................ 3-3
Front Damper-Pair-Renew ..................................... 3-4
Rear Spring and Damper Assembly-Pair-Renew...... 3-5
Rear Spring-Pair-Renew ......................................... 3-7
Rear Damper-Pair-Renew ...................................... 3-9
Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04)............................. 4-4-1 Specifications.......................................................... 4-1USA Tyre Gradings................................................. 4-2
Tread Wear ........................................................... 4-2
Traction ................................................................. 4-2 Temperature .......................................................... 4-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 4-3 Safety .................................................................... 4-3
Tyre Replacement and Wheel Interchanging ......... 4-3
Winter (Snow) tyres ................................................ 4-4 Recommended Winter Wheel and
Tyre Combination .................................................. 4-4
Inspection and Verification . ................................... 4-4
Tyre Wear ............................................................. 4-4
Tyre Damage ......................................................... 4-6
Repairs .................................................................. 4-7
Care of Alloy Road Wheels .................................... 4-7
Road Wheel Alignment .......................................... 4-7
Road Wheel and Tyre Balance ............................... 4-8
Torque Tightening of Road Wheel Nuts ................ 4-8
Tyre Pressure Sensing (Option).............................. 4-9 Pressure Sensing with Wint er Wheels and Tyres ..... 4-9
Warnings ............................................................... 4-9
Display Unit ........................................................ 4-10
System Programming ........................................... 4-10

Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)
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Suspension (04.00)
Front Suspension (04.01)
Description
Suspension Arms
The upper suspension arm is attached to the body structure.
The lower suspension arm is attached to the front subframe.
Each upper suspension arm has a press-fit ball-joint, and two
interleaved rubber bushes. Two bolts attach the upper
suspension arm to the body structure.
Each lower suspension arm has a press fit ball-joint and
metal-to-rubber bonded bushes which are attached to the
front subframe by two eccentric cam bolts (Camber and
castor settings).
Anti-roll Bar
The anti-roll bar, is attached to the subframe in two positions
by rubber bushes and clamps. The outer ends of the anti-roll
bar are attached to the lower suspension arms by drop links.
The anti-roll bar provides the required stiffness to control
body roll.
Vertical link
The Vertical link (Knuckle Joint) swivels on the upper and
lower suspension arms via ball-joints, and carries the hub, a
unit 3 wheel bearing (including the ABS encoder ring), the
wheel speed sensor, the brake caliper, and the brake disc
and shield. The position of the Vertical link is determined by
the movement of the steering rack, which is connected to
the Vertical link by the steering track rod.
Specifications
Upper Arm Ball Joint
and Bushes
Ball Joint
and Bushes Verticle
Link
Bolts to Body
Lower Arm
Anti-roll Bar Drop Links
Eccentric
Cam Bolts
04-01-003
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Brake dust shield. 9 7
Bearing Assembly to the Vertical
link. 55 41
Vertical Link to the Lower
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Vertical Link to the Upper
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Track-rod End Lock Nut. 70 52
Vehicle Ride Height Sensor. M8 M522.5
9 17
7
Anti-roll Bar Link Nuts 110 81.5
Anti-roll Bar Mounting Bolts
Torque bolt 1, then bolt 2, then
bolt 1 again (to allow for rubber
compression) 22.5 17
Torque the following suspensi on fixings with the vehicle
at normal ride height
Lower Suspension Arm front
bush to the Subframe M14 185 137
Lower Suspension Arm rear
bush to the Subframe. M12 115 85
Upper Suspension Arm to the
Front Structure 115 85
Spring and Damper Bolts Top Lower22.5
175 17
129.5
Normal ride height 2 x 37.5kg in front seats (37.5kg in
each seat) plus a full fuel tank.

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Maintenance
RH/LH Front Hub and Bearing Assembly
- Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Release pad wear sensor harness clips (x2) from upper suspension arm.
4. Disconnect multiplug from wheel speed sensor.
5. Ease caliper pistons to release pads.
6. Remove caliper Allen bolts (x2), release caliper and tie
aside.
7. Remove retaining screws (x2) and disc.
8. Remove Torx securing wheel speed sensor to vertical link, remove sensor.
9. Remove Allen bolts (x4) securing hub bearing assembly to vertical link. 10. Release/remove hub bearing assembly from vertical link.
Installation
1. Clean hub bearing carrier and mating face on vertical
link.
2. Install hub bearing assembly, install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
3. Clean wheel speed sensor.
4. Install wheel speed sensor, install and torque tighten Torx screw.
5. Clean disc.
6. Install disc, install and torque tighten retaining screws (x2).
7. Connect multiplug to wheel speed sensor.
8. Install caliper, install and to rque tighten Allen bolts (x2).
9. Install pad wear sensor harness clips (x2) in upper suspension arm.
10. Pump brake pedal.
11. Install road wheel(s).
12. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Vibration/Noise
Tyres/road wheel
Road wheel bearing assemblies
Brake components
Suspension components
Spring and damper units
Steering components Check. Install new components as required.
Vehicle Leans to
One Side Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle Notif
y customer of incorrect vehicle loading .
Front or rear suspension components Inspect front and rear suspension systems.
Spring and damper assemblies Check spring and damper assemblies.
Incorrect ride height. Lateral tilt out of
specification
Suspension bushes not torqued at ride
height Check ride height.
Check / adjust suspension bushes torque.
Wander Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle Notif y customer of incorrect vehicle loading .
ball-joint(s) Check ball-joint(s).
Front road wheel bearing(s) Check road wheel bearings.
Loose, worn or damaged suspension
components Check suspension components.
Loose suspension fasteners Check and tighten suspension fasteners to specification.
Steering components Check steering components for wear and / or free play.
Road wheel alignment (excessive total
front Toe-out) Check / adjust road wheel alignment

(Refer to ’Road Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-0-2).
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Caution
Be careful with the suspension components. The
suspension components can be damaged if hit, for example, with a metal faced hammer.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

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RH/LH Lower Front Suspension Arm
Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove nut/washer securing anti-roll bar link to lower suspension, release link from arm.
4. Remove nut/bolt securing damper to lower suspension arm, release damper from mounting.
5. Remove nut securing lower suspension arm ball-joint to vertical link.
6. Install tool (204 - 523) ba ll-joint remover and release
lower suspension ball-joi nt from vertical link.
7. Mark fitted positions of cam washers on lower suspension arm inner fixings to aid assembly purpose.
8. Remove nuts/bolts, cam washers (x2), securing lower suspension arm to subframe.
9. Release/remove lower suspension arm from subframe and vertical link.
Installation
1. Clean lower suspension arm and mating faces on vertical link and subframe
2. Install lower suspension arm in subframe.
3. Install cam washers, bolts/nuts (x2). Align cam washers to marks. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
4. Install lower suspension arm ball-joint in vertical link. Install and torque tighten nut.
5. Align damper to mounting, install bolt/nut. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
6. Install anti-roll bar link, install washer/nut. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
7. Final tightening of suspen sion components must be
carried out with the suspensi on arms at normal ride
height.
8. Install road wheel(s).
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
10. Torque tighten suspension nuts/bolts.
11. 4 wheel alignment - check/adjust (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
RH/LH Upper Front Suspension Arm
Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the road wheel for the applicable suspension arm.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ABS sensor.
4. Release the three sensor harness clips from the upper suspension arm and the vertical link.
5. Remove the two Torx screws that attach the engine cross brace to the mounting.
6. Remove the two nuts and two bolts that attach the upper suspension arm to the body.
7. Release the suspension arm from the body.
8. Remove the three nuts that attach the damper top mounting.
9. Remove the mounting for the engine cross brace.
10. Remove the nut and bolt that attaches the damper to its lower mounting.
11. Remove spring/damper assembly.
12. Remove the nut that attaches the ball-joint for the upper suspension arm to the vertical link.
13. Install tool (204 - 523 - ball-joint remover) and release the ball-joint from vertical link.
14. Remove the upper suspension arm assembly.
Installation
1. Clean the upper suspension arm and the mating faces on the body and the vertical link.
2. Install the upper suspension arm to vertical link. Install the nut but do not torque tighten at this step.
3. Install spring/damper assembly.
4. Install the cross-brace support.
5. Install the three nuts but do not torque tighten at this step.
6. Align the damper to the lower mounting, install bolt/nut. Do not torque tighten at this step.
7. Put the upper suspension arm in positionon the body.
8. Install bolts and nuts but do not torque tighten at this step.
9. Connect the electrical connector to the ABS sensor.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Upper Front Suspension Arm
Assembly-Renew RH
04.01.AE
Upper Front Suspension Arm
Assembly-Renew LH
04.01.AF
Caution
Be carefulthat you do not damage the ball-joint rubber
boot when you use the special tool.

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10. Install the three sensor harness clips in the upper suspension and the vertical link.
11. Install the road wheel.
12. Lower the vehicle on ramp.
13. Do an all-wheel alignment procedure (Refer to ’All
Wheel Alignment’, page 4-0-2).
14. Torque tighten suspension nuts and bolts.
15. Align engine cross brace to support, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x2).
Front Anti-Roll Bar - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove front undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
4. Remove nuts and washers (x2), anti-roll bar to drop links.
5. Remove bolts (x4), straps (x2).
6. Remove anti-roll bar.
7. Remove bushes (x2) from anti-roll bar.
Installation
1. Clean anti-roll bar, bushes and straps.
2. Install bushes (x2) on anti-roll bar.
3. Position anti-roll bar, align bushes (x2), install straps (x2), install bolts (x4). Do not torque tighten.
4. Install drop links to anti-roll bar, install nuts/washers (x2).
Do not torque tighten.
5. Install front undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
6. Lower vehicle in ramp.
7. Torque tighten link nuts (x4).
8. Torque tighten bush strap bolts (x4).
Front Pair Anti-Roll Bar Bushing - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove front undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
3. Remove bolts (x4) securing anti-roll bar bush straps to subframe.
4. Release/remove bush straps.
5. Remove bushes (x2) from anti-roll bar.
Installation
1. Clean anti-roll bar and bush straps.
2. Install bushes on to anti-roll bar.
3. Install bush straps (x2), install bolts (x4). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
4. Install front undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Torque tighten all suspension nuts/bolts.
RH/LH Front Anti-Roll Bar Link - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove nut/bolt securing damper to lower suspension
arm.
4. Release damper from mounting sufficient to remove top anti-roll bar link.
5. Remove nuts and washers (x2) , link to lower suspension
arm and anti-roll bar.
6. Release and remove anti-roll bar link.
Installation
1. Clean anti-roll bar link and mating faces on lower suspension arm and anti-roll bar.
2. Install link to anti-roll bar and lower suspension arm.
3. Install washers (x2) and nuts (x2). Do not torque tighten.
Caution
Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts on the suspension
components. Only tighten the nuts and bolts of the
suspension components when the suspension arms are
at their usual ride-height and you have adjusted the
geometry. If you do not do this, the suspension bushes
will have too much stress when the suspension is moved
to its maximum upward travel.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)