GENERAL PROCEDURES (STEERING)

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.

88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}

Power Steering Components Removal/Installation

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

- Power steering fluid amount inspection

- Power steering fluid leakage inspection

- Air bleeding

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, L3 Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

Suspension Arm Removal/Installation

1. Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.

Note

• Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position.