Installation

INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount cap.
2) Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut mount to vehicle body.

CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.

NOTE: Tighten strut mount and cap as a unit.

Tightening torque:
20 ± 6 Nm (2.0 ± 0.6 kg-m, 14.5 ± 4.3 ft-lb)

3) Tighten bolts securing rear strut to housing.

Tightening torque:
196 +39/-10 Nm (20.0 +4.0/-1.0 kg-m, 145 +29/-7 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.

4) Models with rear disc brakes;
Tighten brake hose union bolt on brake caliper.

Tightening torque:
18 ± 3 Nm (1.8 ± 0.3 kg-m, 13.0 ± 2.2 ft-lb)

Models with rear drum brakes; Connect brake hose to brake pipe.

Tightening torque:
15 +3/-2 Nm (1.5 +0.3/-0.2 kg-m, 10.8 +2.2/-1.4 ft-lb)

5) Insert brake hose clip between brake hose and lower side of strut.

CAUTION:
- Check that hose clip is positioned properly.
- Check brake hose for twisting, or excessive tension.
- Models equipped with A.B.S.:
Do not subject A.B.S. sensor harness to excessive tension.

6) Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.

Tightening torque:
88 ± 10 N.m (9 ± 1 kg-m, 65 ± 7 ft-lb)

8) Sedan;
Install rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon;
Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.

NOTE; Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.