FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE(for AWD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Because the left and right front flexible hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the front flexible hoses.
When reusing the front flexible hoses, use the identification marks created during removal to install each front flexible hose to its original position.

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PROCEDURE

INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

Note

When installing the front flexible hose, minimize twisting of the hose.

*a	Identification Mark
*b	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
*c	Union Nut Wrench

Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.

Note

Install the clip as far as it will go.
When installing the front flexible hose, face the identification mark to the outside of the vehicle.

Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube to the front flexible hose while holding the front flexible hose with a wrench.

Torque:

Specified tightening torque

15.2 N*m { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
Note
- Do not kink or damage the brake tube.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting parts.
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- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
  
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- When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)): 13.4 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
Install the flexible hose to the front flexible hose bracket LH and No. 2 front flexible hose bracket LH with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

20 N*m { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
Connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly LH with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

Torque:

39.2 N*m { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

Note

Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly LH.