GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION)


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Wheel and Tire Installation

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

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Tightening torque
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 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.


Connector Disconnection

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZY, Z6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)


Power Steering Related Parts Installation

1.  If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)

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


Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Related Parts

Caution
•  If the configuration procedure is not completed, the EHPAS will not operate properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, when replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump, make sure to perform the configuration procedure to ensure the proper EHPAS operation.

1.  Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EHPAS memory after working on EHPAS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.

2.  When replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump, perform the configuration procedures. (See ELECTRO HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (EHPAS) CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION.)


Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with discharge headlight system)

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