Front Shock Absorber: Installation
NOTE:
- The following procedure is for LH side.
- Service the LH side and the RH side using the same procedure.
- Installation of front shock absorber w/coil spring
- Using three new nuts, install the front shock absorber w/coil spring (upper side).
Standard value: T=23N.m {235kgf.cm} {17.0ft.lbf}
- 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}
- Using three new nuts, install the front shock absorber w/coil spring (upper side).
- Installation of front stabilizer link ASSY LH
- Install the front stabilizer link ASSY LH to the shock absorber w/coil spring.
- Secure the stud bolt and install the part with a new nut.
Standard value: T=46N.m {469kgf.cm} {33.9ft.lbf}
- Installation of front flexible hose No. 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}
- Using a bolt, install the front flexible hose No. 1 to the shock absorber w/coil spring.
- Installation of front suspension support dust cover LH
- Install the front suspension support dust cover LH on the shock absorber w/coil spring.
- Installation of speed sensor FR LH
- Install the two clamps of the wiring harness for the speed sensor FR LH on the shock absorber w/coil spring.
- Installation of front tire
Standard value: T=120N.m {1224kgf.cm} {88.5ft.lbf}
- Stabilization of vehicle
- Lower and remove the jack, and bounce the vehicle several times to stabilize the front suspension.
- Inspection and adjustment of front wheel alignment (refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
- Initialization of head light leveling computer (refer to AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM )
- Headlight beam adjustment (refer to ADJUSTMENT )
- VDC sensor mid point setting (refer to WORK SUPPORT )