Strut Installation Instructions

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Front

INSTALLATION

1) Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to

body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque:

20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)

2) Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting

bolt and strut.

Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the

housing.

NOTE:

While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the

self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

152 N·m (15.5 kgf-m, 112.1 ft-lb)

3) Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to

the strut.

Tightening torque:

33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

4) Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to

the strut.

Tightening torque:

33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

5) Install the front wheels.

6) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

 

 

Rear

INSTALLATION

1) Support the shock absorber using a jack.

2) Using new self-locking nuts, secure the shock

absorber to vehicle.

Tightening torque:

30 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)

3) Set the vehicle equipped jack upside down, between

the rear link and sub frame. Adjust the position

of the jack, and align the attachment position of

the rear shock absorber and rear arm. Using new

self-locking nuts, temporary tighten the bolt.

CAUTION:

Protect the rear link and sub frame from being

damaged by putting a waste cloth between the

contact surface with the jack.

4) Support the rear arm horizontally using a transmission

jack.

5) Using new self-locking nuts, tighten the bolt and

nut which secures the shock absorber.

Tightening torque:

62 N·m (6.3 kgf-m, 46 ft-lb)

6) Install the luggage floor mat. (Wagon model)

7) Set the trunk side trim. (Sedan model)

Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.