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

If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
1.0—4.9 N·m {11—49 kgf·cm, 9—43 in·lbf}
Pull scale reading [10—49 N {1.1—4.9 kgf, 3—10 lbf}]
Front Suspension
Front Lower Arm Removal/InstallationExhaust System Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove in the order ...
Auto Dimming Mirror Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector.
4. Pull out the rearview mirror toward the vehicle rear.
CAUTION:
When removing the rearview mirror, it may hit the headliner and cause damage.
Hold the ...
Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
6. Install in the reverse order o ...