FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER > INSTALLATION |
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- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Click here).
1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING |
Temporarily install the upper side of the shock absorber to the chassis frame with the 4 nuts.
Temporarily install the lower side of the shock absorber to the lower suspension arm with the bolt, washer and nut.
2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION |
Lower the vehicle.
Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
3. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING |
Tighten the nut.
- Torque:
- 195 N*m{ 1988 kgf*cm , 144 ft.*lbf }
Tighten the 4 upper nuts in diametrically opposite pairs.
- Torque:
- 45 N*m{ 459 kgf*cm , 33 ft.*lbf }
Check that the first nut that was tightened is at the torque specification.
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL |
- Torque:
- for Aluminum Wheel:
- 131 N*m{ 1336 kgf*cm , 97 ft.*lbf }
- for Steel Wheel:
- 209 N*m{ 2131 kgf*cm , 154 ft.*lbf }