STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH
1. Using SST and a press, press in a new oil seal.
  
  SST
  
  09950-60020 ( 09951-01030 )
  
  09950-70010 ( 09951-07100 )
  Note
  
  The oil seal is a non-reusable part.
  
  Do not damage the steering knuckle oil seal.
INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH
1. Install the steering knuckle to the front suspension upper arm with the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  110 N*m { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }
2. Install a new clip.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to another 60°.
CONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH
1. Connect the attachment to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  300 N*m { 3059 kgf*cm, 221 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Connect the tie rod end LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  69 N*m { 704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }
2. Install a new cotter pin.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to another 60°.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the front axle hub Click here.
CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

Connect the front speed sensor Click here.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

for Aluminum Wheel

131 N*m { 1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf }

for Steel Wheel

209 N*m { 2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
1. Check the speed sensor signal Click here.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light Click here.
MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ KDSS)
Note
- Perform the inspection on a level surface.
- Ensure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.
- Perform the inspection with the vehicle load completely on the suspension.
Tech Tips
- Perform this step with the fuel tank full.
- If there are any parts installed to the vehicle which place any unbalanced load on the left or right side of the vehicle, remove them.
1. Set the tire pressure to the specified value(s) Click here.
2. Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the top of the bumper and calculate the difference in the vehicle height between left and right. Perform this procedure for both the front and rear wheels.
  
  Height difference of left and right sides
  
  15 mm (0.591 in.) or less
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If not as specified, perform the vehicle tilt calibration.
CLOSE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)
Note
- Perform the inspection on a level surface.
- Ensure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.
- Perform the inspection with the vehicle load completely on the suspension.
Tech Tips
- Perform this step with the fuel tank full.
- If there are any parts installed to the vehicle which place any unbalanced load on the left or right side of the vehicle, remove them.
1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, tighten the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.
  
  Torque:
  
  14 N*m { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)
1. Install the valve protector with the 3 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  18 N*m { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
2. Attach the clamp, and connect the connector to the valve protector.
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.
ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. for Standard:
  
  Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.
2. for HID Headlight:
  
  Adjust the headlight assembly Click here.