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Installation

E: INSTALLATION
1) Install transverse link ball joint to housing.

Tightening torque:
44 ± 6 Nm (4.5 ± 0.6 kg-m, 32.5 ± 4.3 ft-lb)


2) While aligning alignment mark on camber adjusting bolt head, connect housing and strut.

CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:
147 ± 15 Nm (15 ± 1.5 kg-m, 108 ± 11 ft-lb)


3) Install speed sensor and harness on housing (only vehicle equipped with A.B.S.).
4) Install disc rotor on hub.
5) Install disc brake caliper on housing.

Tightening torque:
59 ± 10 Nm (6 ± 1 kg-m, 43 ± 7 ft-lb)


6) Install front drive shaft.
7) Connect stabilizer link.





8) Install tie-rod end ball joint on housing knuckle arm.

Tightening torque:
27.0 ± 2.5 Nm (2.75 ± 0.25 kg-m, 19.9 ± 1.8 ft-lb)






9) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut and lock it securely.

Tightening torque:
186 ± 20 Nm (19 ± 2 kg-m, 137 ± 14 ft-lb)


CAUTION:
- Use a new axle nut.
- Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
- Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.





10) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
11) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

Tightening torque:
88 ± 10 Nm (9 ± 1 kg-m, 65 ± 7 ft-lb)