CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
Install the nut.
| 8.5 N*m | 87 kgf*cm | 75 in.*lbf |
| *a | Paintmark |
When installing a new front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:
Align the paintmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.
| *a | Matchmark |
When reusing the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:
Install 2 new O-rings, a new plate and new tube connector to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.
Align the matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.
Install the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
| 40 N*m | 408 kgf*cm | 30 ft.*lbf |
Engage the guide to Connect the absorber control wire.
Install the bolt.
| 8.5 N*m | 87 kgf*cm | 75 in.*lbf |
Connect the connector.
Install the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH to the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.
| *a | Protrusion |
Align the protrusion of the front upper shock absorber bracket plate with cutout of the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH, and temporarily install the nut.
Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.
CONNECT NO.4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET LH
INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH
AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING A FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER)
AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING THE 2 FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS)
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
Install the front wheel.
Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.
Remove the front wheel.
| *a | Wooden Block |
| *b | Jack |
Jack up the front lower suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the front lower suspension arm assembly is placed in a horizontal position.
Do not raise the jack up too high.
The vehicle could fall, resulting in a serious accident.
When jacking up the front lower suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
Fully tighten the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH nut.
| 112 N*m | 1142 kgf*cm | 83 ft.*lbf |
INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL (for LH Side)
INSTALL RADIATOR COVER PLATE (for RH Side)
CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES FOR AIR LEAKAGE
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT
CHECK HEIGHT CHANGE OPERATION
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
| Parking support brake system | |
| Panoramic view monitor system | |
| Parking assist monitor system |
ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING