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Procedures




GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES)

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

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

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.

Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))

1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services. Programming and Relearning

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

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