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Front Shock Absorber: Installation

NOTE:
  • The following procedure is for LH side.
  • Service the LH side and the RH side using the same procedure.
  1. Installation of front shock absorber w/coil spring
    1. Using three new nuts, install the front shock absorber w/coil spring (upper side).

      Standard value: T=23N.m {235kgf.cm} {17.0ft.lbf} 

    2. Using the two bolts and two new nuts, install the shock absorber w/coil spring to the steering knuckle LH.
      CAUTION: Insert the bolts from the rear of the vehicle.

      Standard value: T=155N.m {1581kgf.cm} {114.3ft.lbf} 

  2. Installation of front stabilizer link ASSY LH
    1. Install the front stabilizer link ASSY LH to the shock absorber w/coil spring.
    2. Secure the stud bolt and install the part with a new nut.

      Standard value: T=46N.m {469kgf.cm} {33.9ft.lbf} 

  3. Installation of front flexible hose No. 1
    1. Using a bolt, install the front flexible hose No. 1 to the shock absorber w/coil spring.

      Standard value: T=33N.m {337kgf.cm} {24.3ft.lbf} 

  4. Installation of front suspension support dust cover LH
    1. Install the front suspension support dust cover LH on the shock absorber w/coil spring.
  5. Installation of speed sensor FR LH
    1. Install the two clamps of the wiring harness for the speed sensor FR LH on the shock absorber w/coil spring.
  6. Installation of front tire

    Standard value: T=120N.m {1224kgf.cm} {88.5ft.lbf} 

  7. Stabilization of vehicle
    1. Lower and remove the jack, and bounce the vehicle several times to stabilize the front suspension.
  8. Inspection and adjustment of front wheel alignment (refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
  9. Initialization of head light leveling computer (refer to AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM )
  10. Headlight beam adjustment (refer to ADJUSTMENT )
  11. VDC sensor mid point setting (refer to WORK SUPPORT )