Fork Assembly [With AWD]
- Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening Torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
- Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly.
- Loosen the bolt and nut, separate the front shock absorber assembly from the lower arm.
Tightening Torque:
137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)
- Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the cable bracket (B) from the fork assembly.
Tightening Torque:
A: 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
B: 6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)
- Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the fork assembly from the front strut assembly.
Tightening Torque:
78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.