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Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
  1. Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and the strut, and install the strut to the housing assembly - front axle.
    NOTE: While holding the bolt head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    155 N.m (15.8 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 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  6. 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.>
    • Steering angle sensor adjustment: <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC Control Module & H/U).>
  7. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System.>