GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES)

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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.

Tightening torque

88.2—117.6 N·m {9.00—11.99 kgf·m, 65.06—86.73 ft·lbf}

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, ZY, Z6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

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.