Installation

Front Strut

INSTALLATION

1) Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque:
20 Nm (2.04 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

2) Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut. Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the housing assembly - front axle.

NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.

Tightening torque:
155 Nm (15.81 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

3) Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the strut.

CAUTION:
During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not twist.

4) Install the brake hose bracket.

Tightening torque:
33 Nm (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

5) Install the front wheels.

Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

6) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
^ Inspection: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC.

7) Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler)