GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION)

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Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation

1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

  Tightening torque

  • 107.8—147.0 N·m {11.0—14.9 kgf·m, 79.6—108.4 ft·lbf}

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque.

Steering Links Removal/Installation

1. If any steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components.

  ― Power steering fluid amount inspection
  ― Power steering fluid leakage inspection
  ― Air bleeding

  Power steering fluid

  ATF M-III, M-V or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

Auto Leveling System Initialization

1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services. (See AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION.)

  ― Removing the auto leveling sensor
  ― Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
  ― Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height