FRONT
SUSPENSION
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GENERAL
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FRONT SUSPENSION
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11
STRUT BAR AND STABILIZER BAR
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LOWER ARM
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14
STRUT ASSEMBLY
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CROSSMEMBER
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24
WHEEL AND TIRE
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25
GENERAL
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension system
McPherson strut type
Coil spring
Wire dia.xO.D.xfree length mm (in.)
Spring constant N/mm (lb/in.)
Coil spring identification color

Shock absorber
Type
Maximum length
Compressed length
Stroke
Damping force
[at 0.3 m/sec. (0.984 ft/sec.)]
Rebound N (lb)
Bound N (lb)
Shock absorber identification color
Wheel
Tire size
Tire inflation pressure kPa(psi)
Wheel type
Wheel size
Amount of wheel offset
L, GL, GLS
L+A/C, L+A/T, GL+A/C,
L+A/C+A/T,
GL+A/T, GLS+A/C,
GLtA/C+A/T,
GLS+A/T
GLS+A/C+A/T
12X139X332
12X139X340
12X139X347
(0.47x5.47x13.07)
(0.47x5.47x13.39)
(0.47x5.47x13.66)
21 (121.5)

21 (121.5)
21 (121.5)
Pink 2 lines
Red 2 lines
Green 2 lines
Hydraulic, cylindrical, double-acting type
488 mm (19.21 in.)
341 mm (13.43 in.)
147 mm (5.79 in.)
833 (187.3)
392 (88.12)
Red
P155/80R13, P175/70R13
P155/80 R13 . . . . 207 (30)
P175/70 R13 . . . . . 207 (30)
Steel or aluminum type
4.5J x 13, 5J x 13
46 mm (1.8 in.)
NOTE: A/T: Automatic transmission A/C: Air conditioner
SERVICE STANDARD
Standard value
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
King pin inclination angle
Steering angle
Inside wheel
1
Outside wheel
2

Ball joint starting torque
Wheel runout
Radial Steel wheel
Aluminum type wheel
Axial Steel wheel
Aluminum type wheel
Tread depth of tire
4mm toe-in - 2 mm toe-out
30'±30'
50'±20'
12°42'
35°40'±1°30'
29°17'
490-880 Ncm (42.5-76.3 in.lbs.)
0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
1.6 mm (0.063 in.)
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GENERAL
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Nm
kg.cm Ib.ft
Tie rod and turnbuckle locking nut
Strut bar adjusting nut and locking nut
Lower arm to crossmember
Lower arm to ball joint
Lower arm to strut bar
Hub to brake disc

Knuckle to strut assembly
Knuckle to tie rod (Slotted nut)
Ball joint to knuckle
Strut bar to crossmember
Stabilizer bar to crossmember
Stabilizer bar to strut bar
Spring seat to strut assy
Strut to wheel house
No. 1 crossmember to side frame
Bolt assembly to side frame
No. 2 crossmember to side frame
Wheel nut (Steel wheel)
Wheel nut (Aluminum type wheel)
49-54
500-550 36-40
74-83
750-850
54-61
93-118
950-1,200 69-87
93-118
950-1,200 69-87
93-118
950-1,200 69-87
49-59
500-600 36-43
74-88
750-900
54-65
15-33

150-340 11-25
59-71
600-720 43-52
74-83
750-850
54-61
29-39
300-400 22-29
4.9-5.9 50-60
3.6-4.3
39-49 400-500
29-36
9.8-15
100-150 7.2-11
74-88
750-900
54-65
4.9-5.9 50-60
3.6-4.3
74-88
750-900
54-65
69-78 700-800 51-58
78-98
800-1,000 58-72
LUBRICANTS
Inside surface and lip of ball joint dust cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multipurpose Grease SAE J310a, NLGI grade #2 EP
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GENERAL

SPECIAL TOOLS
TOOL
(Number and name)
09216-21100
Mount bushing remover
and installer base
ILLUSTRATION
USE
Removal and installation of the front lower
arm bushing (use with 09545-21200,
09545-21300, 09545-21400)
* 09545-21300 : install only
09216-21500
Mount bushing remover
and installer ring
Removal and installation of the front lower
arm bushing (use with 09216-21300 and
09545-21400)
09529-21000
Wheel alignment guage
attachment
Front wheel alignment for aluminum type
wheel
09532-11600
Preload socket
Measurement of front lower arm ball joint
starting torque (use with torque wrench)
09545-21000
Ball joint remover
Removal of the front lower arm ball joint

09545-21100
Ball joint dust cover
installer
1) Installation of the front upper arm
bushing
2) Installation of the front lower arm ball
joint dust cover
09454-21200
Lower arm bushing remover
and installer ring
Removal and installation of the front lower
arm bushing (use with 09216-21300,
09545-21300, 09545-21400)
* 09545-21300 : install only
09545-21300
Lower arm bushing
installer guide
Installation of the front lower arm bushing
(use with 09545-21200, 09545-21400 and
09216-21300)
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GENERAL
TOOL
(Number and name)
09545-21400
Lower arm bushing arbor
ILLUSTRATION
USE
Removal and installation of the front
lower arm bushing (use with 09216-21300,

09545-21200, 09545-21300)
* 09545-21300 : install only
09546-11000
Spring compressor
Compression of the front coil spring
09546-21000
Special spanner
1) Removal and installation of the front
coil spring
2) Removal and installation of the shock-
absorber oil seal
09546-21100
Shock absorber oil seal
guide
09568-31000
Tie rod end puller
Installation of the shock absorber oil seal
Separation of the tie rod end ball joint
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GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
54-6
GENERAL
54-7
GENERAL
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
When using a wheel alignment tester to inspect front wheel
alignment, always position the car on a level surface and the
front wheels in the straight ahead position. Prior to inspection

make sure that the front suspension and steering system are in
normal operating condition and that wheels and tires are free of
deflection and tires inflated to specification.
Toe-in
Toe-in (B-A or angle is adjusted by turning the tie rod turn-
buckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced by turn-
ing tie rod toward the rear of the car. Toe-in change achieved by
turning the tie rods for the right and left wheels simultaneously
the same amount is as follows:
Description
Change in toe-in
mm (in.)
No of turns of tie rod
(same amount for right
and left)
CAUTION
½
Approx. 6 (0.24)
1
Approx. 12 (0.47)
(a) Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right
and left tie rods the same amount.
(b) When adjusting toe-in, remove the outer bellows clip to
prevent twisting the bellows.
(c) After adjustment, firmly tighten the tie rod end lock nuts
and reinstall the bellows clip.
Toe-in (B-A)
[Standard value]
4mm in - 2 mm out
(0.16 in. in - 0.08 in. out)

Tie rod end lock nuts tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49-54 Nm (500-550 kg.cm, 36-40 Ib.ft)
Camber
The steering knuckle which is integral with the strut assembly
is pre-adjusted to the specified camber at the factory and
requires no adjustment.
Camber [Standard value] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30'±30'
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GENERAL
Caster
Caster, as a rule, requires no adjustment, although it is slightly
adjustable by moving the strut bar nut as shown in illustration.
If caster has been adjusted, it is necessary to confirm that the
wheel bases, right and left, are within the specified limits.
Caster [Standard value] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50'±20'
Strut bar adjusting nut and locking nut tightening torque
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74-83 Nm (755-847 kg.cm, 54-61 Ib.ft)
Steering Angle
Steering angle, as a rule, requires no adjustment. However, if
there is a difference in steering angle between the right and left
wheels, change the length of right and left tie rods.
Steering angle [Standard value]
Inner wheel
Outer wheel
35°40'±1°30'
29°17'
GENERAL
TIRE WEAR
1. Measure the tread depth of tires.

Tread depth of tire [Limit]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
2. If the remaining tread depth is less than the limit, replace the
tire.
NOTE
When the tread depth of tires is reduced to 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
or less, wear indicators will appear.
WHEEL RUNOUT
1. Jack up the vehicle and support with floor stands.
2. Measure wheel runout with a dial indicator as illustrated.
3. Replace the wheel if wheel runout exceeds the limit.
Wheel runout [Limit]
Steel wheel
Radial 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
Aluminum type wheel
Axial 1.0 mm (0.040 in.)
Radial 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
Axial 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
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