Front Strut: Installation
CAUTION:
For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- Install the strut assembly.
- Install the upper side of the strut assembly with new flange nuts.
Tightening torque:
23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
- Using bolts and new flange nuts, install the strut assembly to the front axle housing.CAUTION:
- Insert the bolts from the rear of the vehicle.
- While holding the bolt side, tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
- Install the upper side of the strut assembly with new flange nuts.
- Install the sensor sub assembly front.
- Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer link front (upper part). Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER LINK .
- Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
- Perform VSC (VDC) sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VSC (VDC) SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .