FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER(for AWD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

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

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TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.5 N*m { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }
2. *a Paintmark
  
  When installing a new front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:
  1. Align the paintmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.
3. *a Matchmark
  
  When reusing the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH:
  1. Install 2 new O-rings, a new plate and new tube connector to the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH.
    
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  2. Align the matchmarks on the front suspension support assembly and pneumatic cylinder chamber.
4. Install the front pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber assembly LH (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  44 N*m { 449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }
5. Engage the guide to Connect the absorber control wire.
6. Install the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.5 N*m { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }
7. Connect the connector.
8. Install the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH to the front lower suspension arm assembly LH.
9. *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.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.
CONNECT NO.4 HEIGHT CONTROL TUBE

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INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET LH

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INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH

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AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING A FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER)

Tech Tips

Move the air pressure according to the instructions on the GTS.

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AIR MOVEMENT (WHEN REPLACING THE 2 FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS)

Tech Tips

Move the air pressure according to the instructions on the GTS.

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STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Install the front wheel.
2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension.
3. Remove the front wheel.
4. *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.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not raise the jack up too high.
  - The vehicle could fall, resulting in a serious accident.
  Note
  - 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
1. Fully tighten the front lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  112 N*m { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH

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INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL (for LH Side)

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INSTALL RADIATOR COVER PLATE (for RH Side)

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CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES FOR AIR LEAKAGE

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INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT

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CHECK HEIGHT CHANGE OPERATION

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PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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Panoramic view monitor system	Click here
Parking assist monitor system	Click here

ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack