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 front axle housing.
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: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Refer 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 EyeSight): Refer to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR ACTIVE LANE KEEP SYSTEM LEARNING VALUE>OPERATION .
- VDC sensor midpoint setting mode: Refer 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) Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEM>AUTO HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVELER SYSTEM>PROCEDURE .