FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Strut

INSTALLATION

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

Tightening torque:

20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)

2. Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.

Using new flange nuts, install the strut to the housing.

NOTE:

While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the flange nut.

Tightening torque:

155 N·m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

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

Tightening torque:

33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

4. Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to the strut.

Tightening torque:

33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

5. Install the front vehicle height sensor. (model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

6. Install the front vehicle height sensor connector. (model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)

7. Install the front wheels.

8. Connect the ground cable to battery.

9. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

10. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (model with auto headlight beam leveler)