1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.

If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.
3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.
Front Axle
Front Lower Arm Removal/InstallationFront Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Rivet
2
Grille bracket
3
Front bumper retainer
4
Screw
5
Radiator grille
6
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Hazard Warning Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the decoration panel..
3. While pressing the hazard warning switch tab in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, press the hazard warning switch in the direction of the
arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the hazard warnin ...
Liftgate Latch Switch
Purpose, Function
The switch turns on/off in conjunction with the rotation of the latch lever,
and it detects the open/closed condition of the liftgate by the voltage value
which is changed by the rear body control module (RBCM).
Construction
The switch is turned on/off by ...