Front Lateral Link: Installation

CAUTION:

For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Visually check the lateral link assembly - front for damage and deformation.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
Install the lateral link assembly - front.
CAUTION:
- When installing the adjusting bolt (d), make sure to fix the bolt head in place and tighten the nut side (e).
- Align alignment marks (c) on the adjusting bolt for lateral link assembly - front and on the rear sub frame assembly.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT .
Install the nuts, and install the cable assembly - parking brake or the electronic parking brake harness.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the trailing link.
Tightening torque:

110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
Install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-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 Eye-Sight): Ref. to Eye-Sight (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>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .