Suspension: Service and Repair

GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION)

Wheel And Tire 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
- 88-118 Nm {9.0-12 kgf-m, 65-87 ft-lbf}

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

NOTE:
- To prevent the bushings from being twisted or pinched, perform the procedures with no passengers or luggage aboard the vehicle.

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

Brake Lines Disconnection

1. If any brake line has been disconnected at anytime during a procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.

EPS Related Parts

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