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Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION:
  • For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
  • Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
  1. Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the body, and tighten it with new flange nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2 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 - front axle.

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

    Tightening torque: 

    155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb) 

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

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  4. Install the nut to the upper side of stabilizer link.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to let the dust boot of the stabilizer link turn over or fall off when installing. If a deformed dust boot is installed, the dust boot may be damaged.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  6. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  7. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
    • Inspection: Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment.
    • Adjustment: Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Wheel Alignment.
    CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
    • Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value.
    • VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U).
  8. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System.