FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER > INSTALLATION

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1. Loosen the 2 bolts from the front fender extension.
   

   NOTICE:

   Loosen these bolts before tightening the nuts on the front shock absorber with coil spring.

2. Install the 3 new nuts and the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   Torque:

   39 N*m{ 398 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }

3. Tighten the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   17 N*m{ 175 kgf*cm , 13 ft.*lbf }

4. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring onto the steering knuckle.
   

5. Install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
   

   Torque:

   164 N*m{ 1672 kgf*cm , 121 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.

6. Using SST and a long socket hexagon wrench 6, fully tighten the front support to front shock absorber nut.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Fulcrum Length
   *2	Long Socket Hexagon Wrench 6

   SST

   09817-33190  
   09922-10010  
   

   Torque:

   without SST:

   59 N*m{ 604 kgf*cm , 44 ft.*lbf }

   with SST:

   41 N*m{ 414 kgf*cm , 30 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
      
   2. This torque value is effective when SST parallel to a torque wrench.
      

1. Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor with the 3 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   Bolt A:

   29 N*m{ 296 kgf*cm , 21 ft.*lbf }

   Bolt B:

   29 N*m{ 300 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.

1. Install the stabilizer link with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   74 N*m{ 755 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

1. Install the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
   

   Torque:

   59 N*m{ 600 kgf*cm , 43 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

2. Install a new clip.
   

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front wiper motor and link (Click here).