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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}

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.

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