Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.

Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the vehicle body.
Tightening Torque:

20 N.m (2 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and the strut, and install the strut to the housing assembly - front axle.
NOTE: While holding the bolt head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.

Tightening Torque:

155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the strut.
CAUTION: During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not twist.
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening Torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the front wheels.
Tightening Torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the following adjustment.
- Lane keep assist learning value clear (model with Eye-Sight): Ref. to EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS)>Clear Active Lane Keep System Learning Value>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System>PROCEDURE .