Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION:

For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.

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)
Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the front axle housing.

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)
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)
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)
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the front wheels.
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 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 (VDCCM&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 .