Repair Procedures: Installation

After making sure identification mark on the spring seat. Position the spring and shock absorber assembly into the upper mounting block.

Fig 1: Locating Identification Mark On Spring Seat
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Install the mounting block nuts by 3-4 threads only.
Insure the front of the vehicle is raised and supported with safety stands.
Tighten the lower nut of the shock absorber.
Tightening torque:

122-140 N.m (12.2-14 kg.m, 88-101 lb.ft).

Fig 2: Locating Lower Nut Of Shock Absorber
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Position the upper arm to the frame brackets, insert the bolts and hand tighten the nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Arm Bolt And Nut
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Install the upper arm ball joint into the top of the steering knuckle and tighten the side bolt and nut.
Tightening torque:

44-55 N.m (4.4-5.5 kg.m, 31-39 lb.ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Arm Ball Joint, Steering Knuckle And Bolt
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Tighten the upper arm bolts and nuts and then install brake hose brackets.
Tightening torque:

76-95 N.m (7.6-9.5 kg.m, 54-68 lb.ft).

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Arm Bolt And Nut
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Install the wheels and secure with lock nuts.
Tightening torque:

90-120 N.m (9-12 kg.m, 65-86 lb.ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the mounting block nut.
Tightening torque:

44-55 N.m (4.4-5.5 kg.m, 31-39 lb.ft).

Fig 6: Locating Shock Absorber Mounting Block Nuts
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Install the battery mounting bracket and the battery.
After installing the front shock absorber and coil spring assembly, measure the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment in "SPECIFICATIONS ".