Suspension

Installation

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INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (See page ).
PROCEDURE

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the suspension upper arm and 2 washers with the bolt and nut.

HINT:

After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nut.

(b) Connect the bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

8 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

(c) Install a new nut and clip.

Torque:

110 N·m {1122 kgf·cm, 81 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

for aluminum wheel :

103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}

for steel wheel :

112 N·m {1142 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf}

4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


5. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Tighten the nut.

Torque:

115 N·m {1173 kgf·cm, 85 ft·lbf}

6. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (See page ).

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