C1 Front Suspension: To Index
C1 Front Suspension: To Index
C1 FRONT SUSPENSION
C1
C1–1
1 FRONT SUSPENSION
1-1 BASIC CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
1-1-1 CHECK OF EACH PART OF SUSPENSION
(1) Operations prior to check
1.Jack up the vehicle.
2.Remove the front disc wheels.
(2) Check of bolts for tightening condition
1.Check bolts and nuts of each part of the axle and suspensions for loosen.
(3) Check of excessive play
1.Check each part of the axle and suspensions specified in the item given below to see if any looseness,
etc. is present.
(1) Ball joint
(2) Steering linkage
(3) Each part of the suspension
(4) Front disc wheel bearing
Refer to Page D2-1.
Instrument
Turning radius gauge,Tire pressure gauge,Camber caster gauge,Dial gauge
3.Align the height of the pointer of the toe-in gauge with the
center height of the front disc wheel axle, and place the
gauge behind the tires.
4.Put a mark on the tread center of each front wheel tire at
the rear side. Measure the distance between the two
marks. (Dimension A)
5.Slowly move the vehicle forward by pushing it, until the
A
front wheels tire make 180 degrees turn.
CAUTION
L11C5002T10
• Be very careful not to turn the wheel more than 180
degrees. If the wheel is turned more than 180 degrees,
repeat the operations from Step 3.
6.Measure the distance (B) between the marks at the front
section of the front tires. B
L21C5012T10
2 Adjustment
1.Detach the steering rack boot band No.2.
2.Loosen the lock nut of the tie-rod end.
3.Turn the rack ends at the right and left sides the same
amount in the opposite direction and adjust them so that
the toe-in may enter within the specified range.
SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.0&1.0mm
4.Tighten the lock nut of the tie-rod end.
TIGHTENING TORQUE: 36.8&7.3N;m{375&74kgf;cm}
CAUTION
• Make sure that the length indicated in the right figure is
M21C5001T10
the same. (Failure to observe this caution may cause
differences in the wheel turning angle.)
5.Check the toe-in again.
SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.0&1.0mm
C1–3
(4) Camber, caster and kingpin inclination angle
1 Check
1.Setting of turning radius gauge
2.Align the turning radius gauge with the 0 degrees position
and lock it.
3.Drive the vehicle so that the center of the ground-contact-
ing surface of the tire may be aligned with the center of
the turning radius gauge.
CAUTION H11C5036T10
H11C5091T10
C1–4
11.Check the caster angle and kingpin angle (Right wheel).
Caster inclination angle
(() (()
(') (')
L21C5528S13
(() (()
(') (')
L21C5529S13
12.Turn the steering wheel clockwise until the turning radius gauge points to 20 degrees.
13.Adjust the adjusting screws of the caster angle and kingpin inclination angel until each air bubble is
aligned with the "0" position.
14.Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise until the turning radius gauge points 20 degrees.
15.Read the graduation of the bubble center position at the caster angle measuring gauge and kingpin
angle measuring gauge.
SPECIFIED VALUE: caster angle 3 $ 289&1 $
kingpin inclination angle 10 $ 369&1 $
16.Check the caster angle and kingpin inclination angle (Left wheel).
NOTE
• This is a non-adjustable type, in which the camber, caster and kingpin inclination angle have
already been adjusted to the specified values.
L21C5019T10
2 Adjustment
1.If the turning angles differ greatly between the right and left sides or they are deviated greatly from the
specified values, carry out the check and adjustment of the toe-in.
(6) Front side slip
1 Check
NOTE
• Even when the side slip value is within the range of the specified value, if there is any abnormality,
be sure to check and adjust the above items.
09727-30021-000
Compressor,front coil spring
(09727-30020-000)
Instrument
Torque wrench
6.Disconnect the control cable from the cowl top inner panel
S/A.
C1–7
2-1-3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
(1) Components
c
d
T:63.7&9.8 {650&99} ~e N T:36.8&7.3 {375&74}
f
h
g
T:95.7&12.2 {975&124}
T11C5073S25
T11C5059T10
C1–8
(2) Spring, front, coil
1.Install the SST to the spring. SST
2.Compress the spring fully.
WARNING
• At this time, make sure that the SST is installed in
such a way that the distance between the hooks
becomes the greatest.
• When compressing the spring, do not use an impact
wrench. L11C5028T10
SST: 09727-30021-000
2-1-5 INSPECTION
(1) Absorber AY, shock, front RH/LH
1.Check the operation of the shock absorber Ay by com-
pressing and expanding it.
SPECIFIED VALUE: When the shock absorber is com-
pressed by hand, ensure that it can
be compressed with a certain resis-
tance, but without binding.
T11C5080T10
When you release your hand after
compressing the shock absorber,
ensure that it is extended at a con-
stant speed by itself.
(2) Spring, front, coil
1.Check the spring for cracks, wear and damage.
2-1-6 POINTS OF INSTALLATION
(1) Spring, front, coil
1.Install the spring to the front shock absorber assembly
RH/LH, using the SST.
WARNING
• At this time, make sure that the SST is installed in
such a way that the distance between the hooks
becomes the greatest.
• When compressing the spring, do not use an impact T11C5098T10
wrench.
• Make sure to align the groove of the spring seats at
the upper and lower sides with the edge of the spring.
SST: 09727-30021-000
C1–9
2-1-7 OPERATION AFTER INSTALLATION
1.Install the hole plug to the inner top cowl panel S/A.
2.Install the cowl top ventilator louver S/A RH/LH.
Refer to Page I2-8.
3.Install the clamp section of the front speed sensor RH/LH. (ABS-equipped vehicle)
Refer to Page E3-4.
09628-00011-000
Puller,tie-rod end
(09611-87701-000)
Instrument
Torque wrench
Lubricant,adhesive,others
Wire
3.Remove the front speed sensor RH/LH from the steering knuckles RH/LH. (ABS-equipped vehicles)
Refer to Page E3-4.
4.Remove the front disc brake caliper Ay RH/LH. Hang them with wire, etc.
Refer to Page E1-53.
6.Separate the stabilizer link from the suspension lower arm S/A RH/LH with bush.
Refer to Page C1-14.
8.Separate the front shock absorber Ay from the steering knuckles RH/LH.
Refer to Page C1-6.
9.Pull out the front drive shaft Ay RH/LH from the steering knuckles RH/LH. Then, hang it with wire, etc.
Refer to Page D2-8.
C1–11
3-1-3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
(1) Components
T:51.5&7.4 {525&75}
T:80.0&16.0 {816&162}
T:100.0&18.0 {1020&183}
T11C5529S30
Unit:N;m{kgf;cm}
(2) Removal and installation procedures
j i 1 a Arm S/A, suspension lower arm w/bush, RH/LH
FR
T11C5530T10
FR
T11C5530T10
(1) Tighten the arm S/A to the dimensions indicated in the figure. Or, temporarily tighten the arm S/A
at this step. Then, rock the vehicle several times under a condition where the vehicle weight is
applied, thus stabilizing the suspension. Finally, securely tighten the bolts.
T11C5531S10
SPECIFIED VALUE:
Measuring point Dimension A [mm]
Lower arm bush - Lowest edge of arm S/A 46&5
T11C5079T10
C1–13
CAUTION
• During the assembly, ensure that no oil nor grease is
adhered to the threaded portion of the ball stud,
tapered section, and steering knuckle RH/LH installa-
tion section of the arm subassembly. If oil or grease is
adhered, be certain to wipe it off.
M21C5011ET16
2.Install the steering knuckle RH/LH to the front shock absorber Ay.
Refer to Page C1-6.
4.Install the stabilizer link to the suspension lower arm S/A with bush RH/LH.
Refer to Page C1-14.
7.Install the front speed sensors RH/LH to the steering knuckles RH/LH. (ABS-equipped vehicles)
Refer to Page E3-4.
T:31.0&9.3 {316&94}
T:31.0&9.3 {316&94}
T:40.2&8.0 {410&81}
T:40.2&8.0 {410&81}
a
b
e
d
f
c
B
T:40.2&8.0 {410&81}
T:24.0&4.8 {245&48}
e
c
B T:24.0&4.8 {245&48}
T11C5115S33
Unit:N;m{kgf;cm}
(2) Removal and installation procedures
j i 1 a Link, stabilizer, No.1 j i 6 f Bar, stabilizer, front
j i 2 b Link, stabilizer, No.2
i 3 c Bracket, stabilizer, No.2
i 4 d Bracket, stabilizer
5 e Bush, stabilizer
C1–16
4-1-4 POINTS OF REMOVAL
(1) Link, stabilizer
1.When removing the rink, be sure to secure the nut section,
using a spanner, so that no excessive force may be
applied to the ball joint section.
;
;
T11C5114T10
T11C5113T10
T11C5112T10
09628-00011-000
Puller,tie-rod end
(09611-87701-000)
Instrument
Torque wrench
Lubricant,adhesive,others
Wooden block
2.Push out the steering column hole shield to the vehicle outside under a condition where it is attached
to the steering gear assembly.
3.Lift up the vehicle.
4.Remove the disc wheels. (Front)
Refer to Page C3-3.
5.Remove the front speed sensors RH/LH from the steering knuckles RH/LH. (ABS-equipped vehicles)
Refer to Page E3-4.
6.Remove the front disc brake caliper Ay RH/LH. Hang it with a wire, etc.
Refer to Page E1-53.
8.Separate the stabilizer link from the suspension lower arm S/A RH/LH with bush.
Refer to Page C1-14.
12.Pull out the front drive shaft Ay RH/LH from the steering
knuckles RH/LH. Then, hang them with a wire, etc.
Refer to Page D2-8.
T:120.0&18.0 {1224&183}
~ T:41.7&12.2 {425&124}
T:80.0&16.0 {816&162}
C T:66.0&13.2 {673&134}
T:120.0&18.0 {1224&183}
b
e
T:100.0&18.0 {1020&183}
T:118.0&12.0 {1203&122}
T11C5532S24
10.Install the ball joint sections of the steering tie-rod end S/A RH/LH to the steering knuckles RH/LH.
Refer to Page G2-1.
12.Install the stabilizer link to the suspension lower arm S/A with bush RH/LH.
Refer to Page C1-14.
15.Install the front speed sensors RH/LH to the steering knuckles RH/LH. (ABS-equipped vehicles)
Refer to Page E3-4.