Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.

Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

32 N.m (3.3kgf-m, 23.6ft-lb)
Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut, and install the strut to the housing - front axle.
NOTE: While holding the bolt head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.

Tightening torque:

155 N.m (15.8kgf-m, 114.3ft-lb)
Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and harness bracket.
CAUTION: During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not twist.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8kgf-m, 5.5ft-lb)
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4kgf-m, 24.3ft-lb)
Install the stabilizer link. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER LINK .
Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2kgf-m, 88.5ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with EyeSight): Ref. to EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System>PROCEDURE .