Front Strut: Installation
CAUTION:
For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
- Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
- Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut, and install the strut to the housing - front axle.NOTE: While holding the bolt head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.
Tightening torque:
155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and harness bracket.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 brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the stabilizer link. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Stabilizer>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER LINK .
- Lower the vehicle, and 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 .