FE04-0041b

2.

Install the front wheel hub retaining ring.

FE04-0042b

3.

Install  the  steering  knuckle  with  the  front  wheel  hub.
Tighten  the  steering  knuckle  to  the  shock  absorber
connecting bolts.

Torque: 135 Nm (Metric) 99 lb-ft (US English)

4.

Install the ball joint.

4

3

1

2

FE04-0043b

5.

Tighten the nut (4).

Torque: 216 Nm (Metric) 160 lb-ft (US English)

6.

Connect  the  wheel  sensor  harness  connector  and  the
tighten the bolt (3).

Torque: 20 Nm (Metric) 14.8 lb-ft (US English)

7.

Tighten the steering tie rod hexagonal opening nut (2) and
insert the pin (1).

Torque: 50 Nm (Metric) 37 lb-ft (US English)

8.

Install the front wheels.

9.

Lower the vehicle.

Note

Left  and  right  steering  knuckle  replacement  is
similar.

4.2.7.9 Front Wheel Hub Replacement

Refer to 

4.2.7.8

 

Steering Knuckle Replacement

.

Suspension System

Front Suspension

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4.2.8 Special Tools and Equipment
4.2.8.1 Special Tool List

Serial

Number

Illustration

Tool Number

Tool Name

1

FE01-2025b

GL401-001

Front Wheel Hub Bearings Removal

Tool

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Front Suspension

Suspension System

4.3 Rear Suspension

4.3.1 Specifications
4.3.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Applications

Model

Specifications

Notes

Metric (Nm)

US English (lb-ft)

Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Bolts

M10 × 1.25 × 25

75-85

55.3-62.7

 

Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Nuts

M10 × 1.25

75-85

55.3-62.7

 

Rear  Shock  Absorber  Lower  Sleeve
Retaining Nuts

M14 × 1.5

135-165

99.6-121.7

Tighten after drop the
wheels

Rear Stabilizer Bar Bolt

M12 × 55

135-165

99.6-121.7

 

Rear Stabilizer Nut

M12

135-165

99.6-121.7

 

Rear Control Arm Bolts

M12 × 1.25 × 135

130-160

95.9-118.0

Tighten after dropping
the wheels

Suspension System

Rear Suspension

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4.3.2 Description and Operation
4.3.2.1 Description and Operation

The rear suspension adopts the vertical swing arm and torsion
beam structure. It includes: the axle with a torsion beam and a
vertical  arm,  two  strut  assemblies  (including  the  shock
absorber  and  coil  spring).  The  axle  support  assembly  is
connected  to  the  underbody  through  the  control  arm  rubber
bushings.  The  insulating  frame  and  the  underbody
crossmember form an integrated part. The wheel axle and body
structure maintain the connection. Stabilizer bar is connected
to each control arm and forms an integrated part with the axle.

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Rear Suspension

Suspension System