Suspension System: Front: Strut: Installation
NOTE:
Hand tighten the strut upper mounting nut until the vehicle is on the ground, otherwise the bushings may become distorted.
- Install strut to the steering knuckle. See Figure. Tighten to 185 N.m (136 ft. lbs.).
- Raise the lower control to install the upper part of the strut into the footwell. Tighten to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).
- Install wheels (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the nut covers. See Figure.
- Refit the floor covering and the tool cover.