Subaru Impreza 2004 User manual

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G1870GE5
2004 IMPREZA SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
CHASSIS SECTION
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.
FRONT SUSPENSION FS
REAR SUSPENSION RS
WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM WT
DIFFERENTIALS DI
TRANSFER CASE TC
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM DS
ABS ABS
ABS (DIAGNOSTICS) ABS(diag)
BRAKE BR
PARKING BRAKE PB
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
(POWER STEERING) PS

FRONT SUSPENSION
FS
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Wheel Alignment .........................................................................................6
3. Front Transverse Link ...............................................................................15
4. Front Ball Joint ..........................................................................................18
5. Front Strut .................................................................................................19
6. Front Stabilizer ..........................................................................................23
7. Front Crossmember ..................................................................................24
8. Sub Frame ................................................................................................25
9. Front Support Arm.....................................................................................27
10. General Diagnostic Table..........................................................................28

FS-2
FRONT SUSPENSION
General Description
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATIONS
*1 WRX: 20 mm (0.79 in)
STi: 19 mm (0.75 in)
*2 TS, GX: None
RS: 10 mm (0.39 in)
NOTE:
•Front and rear toe-ins and front camber can be
adjusted. If toe-in or camber tolerance exceeds
specifications, adjust toe-in and camber to the
specification.
•The other items indicated in the specification ta-
ble cannot be adjusted. If the other items exceeds
specifications, check suspension parts and con-
nections for deformities, and replace with new ones
as required.
Model Sedan Wagon OUTBACK
Non-turbo Turbo Non-turbo Turbo
Front
Camber (tolerance: ±0°45′)−0°15′−0°25′−0°10′−0°20′−0°05′
Caster 3°25′3°30′3°25′3°30′3°25′
Toe-in mm (in) 0±3 (0±0.12) Each toe angle: ±0°07′30″
Kingpin angle 14°20′14°35′13°30′13°45′13°20′
Wheel arch height
[tolerance:+12 -24 mm
(+0.47 -0.94 in)]
mm (in) 406
(15.98)
396
(15.59)
397
(15.28)
387
(15.24)
402
(15.83)
Diameter of stabilizer mm (in) 20 (0.79) *1 20 (0.79)
Rear
Camber (tolerance: ±0°45′)−1°25′−1°30′−1°15′−1°20′−1°10′
Toe-in mm (in) 0±3 (0±0.12) Each toe angle: ±0°09′
Thrust angle (Tolerance: ±0°30′) 0°
Wheel arch height
[tolerance:+12 −24 mm
(+0.47 −0.94 in)]
mm (in) 381
(15.0)
376
(14.80)
381
(15.0)
376
(14.80)
386
(15.20)
Diameter of stabilizer mm (in) *2 *1 —17
(0.67) —
(1) Front
A −B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe-out
α= Each toe angle
FS-00001
B
A
(1)

FS-3
FRONT SUSPENSION
General Description
B: COMPONENT
FS-00137
T8
T9
T3
(16)
(33)
(34)
(15)
(11)
(28)
(28)
(26)
(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
(18)
(17)
(28)
(1) (2)
(5)
(4)
(3)
(6)
(28)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(27)
(10)
(28)
(28)
(28)
(4)
(11)
(8)
(31)
(9)
(27)
(28) (10)
(12)
(15)
(30)
(32)
(29)
(28)
(14)
(13) (12)
T11
T15
T14
T5 T12
T6
T6 T3
T9
T9
T10
T4
T13
T8
T1
T3
T3
T2
T2
T7
(28)
T10

FS-4
FRONT SUSPENSION
General Description
C: CAUTION
•Wear working clothing, including a cap, protec-
tive goggles, and protective shoes during opera-
tion.
•Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly, and replacement.
•Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or the equiv-
alent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of another
grade or from other manufacturers.
•Before securing a part on a vise, place cushion-
ing material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate,
or shop cloth between the part and the vise.
•Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
•Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified
points.
(1) Front crossmember (18) Strut mount Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Bolt ASSY (19) Spacer T1: 20 (2.0, 14.5)
(3) Housing (20) Upper spring seat T2: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
(4) Washer (21) Rubber seat T3: 30 (3.1, 22)
(5) Stopper rubber (Rear) (22) Dust cover T4: 34 (3.5, 25)
(6) Rear bushing (23) Helper T5: 40 (4.1, 30)
(7) Stopper rubber (Front) (24) Coil spring T6: 45 (4.6, 33)
(8) Ball joint (25) Damper strut T7: 50 (5.1, 37)
(9) Transverse link (26) Adjusting bolt T8: 55 (5.6, 41)
(10) Cotter pin (27) Castle nut T9: 70 (7.1, 52)
(11) Front bushing (28) Self-locking nut T10: 95 (9.7, 70)
(12) Stabilizer link (29) Sub frame T11: 105 (10.7, 77)
(13) Clamp (30) Cover T12: 155 (15.8, 114)
(14) Bushing (31) Boss T13: 175 (17.8, 129)
(15) Stabilizer (32) Clip T14: 186 (19.0, 137)
(16) Jack-up plate (33) Front support arm T15: 250 (25.5, 184)
(17) Dust seal (34) Sedan turbo model

FS-5
FRONT SUSPENSION
General Description
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOLS
2. GENERAL PURPOSE TOOLS
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
927380002 ADAPTER Used as an adapter for camber & caster gauge
when measuring camber and caster.
(1) 28199AC000 PLATE
(2) 28199AC010 BOLT
927680000 INSTALLER &
REMOVER SET
Used for replacing transverse link bushing.
927760000 STRUT MOUNT
SOCKET
Used for disassembling and assembling strut
and shock mount.
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Alignment gauge Used for wheel alignment measurement.
Turning radius gauge Used for wheel alignment measurement.
Toe-in gauge Used for toe-in measurement.
Dial gauge Used for damper strut measurement.
Coil spring compressor Used for strut disassembly/assembly.
(1)
(2)
ST-927380002
ST-927680000
ST-927760000

FS-6
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
2. Wheel Alignment
A: INSPECTION
Check the following items before taking wheel alignment measurement.
Check items before taking wheel alignment measurement:
•tire air pressure
•unbalanced right and left tire wear, size difference
•tire run-out
•ball joint excessive play, wear
•tie rod end excessive play, wear
•wheel bearing excessive play
•right and left wheel base imbalance
•steering link part deformed, excessive play
•suspension part deformed, excessive play
Check, adjust and/or measure the wheel alignment in accordance with procedures indicated in the figure:
Wheel arch height (Front and rear)
<Ref. to FS-7, WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
↓
Camber (Front and rear)
<Ref. to FS-8, CAMBER, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
↓
Caster (Front)
<Ref. to FS-9, CASTER, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
↓
Steering angle
<Ref. to FS-10, STEERING ANGLE, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
↓
Front wheel toe-in
<Ref. to FS-10, FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
↓
Rear wheel toe-in
<Ref. to FS-11, REAR WHEEL TOE-IN, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
↓
Thrust angle
<Ref. to FS-13, THRUST ANGLE, INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>

FS-7
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
1. WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
1) Set the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Set the vehicle to “curb weight”conditions. (Empty luggage compartment, install spare tire, jack, service
tools, and top up fuel tank.)
3) Set the steering wheel in a straight line, then remove the vehicle straight ahead more than 5 m (16 ft) to
settle the suspension.
4) Suspend the thread from wheel arch (point “A”in figure below) to determine a point directly above center
of wheel.
5) Measure the distance between measuring point “A”and center of wheel.
(1) Wheel arch height (4) Front wheel arch height (7) Measuring point
(2) Front fender (5) Rear wheel arch height (8) End of spindle
(3) Rear quarter (6) Flange bend line
Model Specified wheel arch height mm (in) (tolerance: +12 −24 mm (+0.47 −0.94 in))
Non-turbo Turbo
Sedan Front 406 (15.98) 396 (15.59)
Rear 381 (15.0) 376 (14.80)
Wagon Front 397 (15.63) 387 (15.24)
Rear 381 (15.0) 376 (14.80)
OUTBACK Front 402 (15.83) —
Rear 386 (15.20) —
FS-00094
AA
A
(4)
(1)
(2) (3)
(1)
(5) (1)
(7)
(6)
(8)

FS-8
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
2. CAMBER
•Inspection
1) Place the front wheel on turning radius gauge.
Make sure ground contacting surfaces of front and
rear wheels are set at the same height.
2) Set the ST into the center of wheel, and then in-
stall the wheel alignment gauge.
ST 927380002 ADAPTER
3) Follow the wheel alignment gauge operation
manual to measure camber angle.
•Front Camber Adjustment
1) When adjusting the camber, adjust it to the fol-
lowing value.
2) Loosen the two self-locking nuts located at lower
front portion of strut.
NOTE:
When adjusting bolt needs to be loosened or tight-
ened, hold its head with a wrench and turn self-
locking nut.
3) Turn the camber adjusting bolt so that camber is
set at the specification.
NOTE:
Moving the adjusting bolt by one scale graduation
changes camber by approx. 0°15′.
(1) Alignment gauge
(2) Turning radius gauge
Model Camber (Differences between
RH and LH: 45′or less)
Sedan Non-turbo −0°15′±0°45′
Turbo −0°25′±0°45′
Wagon Non-turbo −0°10′±0°45′
Turbo −0°20′±0°45′
OUTBACK −0°05′±0°45′
Model Camber (Differences between
RH and LH: 45′or less)
Sedan Non-turbo −0°15′±0°30′
Turbo −0°25′±0°30′
Wagon Non-turbo −0°10′±0°30′
Turbo −0°20′±0°30′
OUTBACK −0°05′±0°30′
FS-00007
(1)
(2)
ST
(1) Strut
(2) Adjusting bolt
(3) Housing
(4) Outer
(5) Inner
(6) Camber is increased.
(7) Camber is decreased.
(1)
(4)
(6) (7)
(2)
(3)
FS-00008
(5)

FS-9
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
4) Tighten the new two self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
3. CASTER
•Inspection
1) Place the front wheel on turning radius gauge.
Make sure ground contacting surfaces of front and
rear wheels are set at the same height.
2) Set the ST into center of wheel, and then install
the wheel alignment gauge.
ST 927380002 ADAPTER
3) Follow the wheel alignment gauge operation
manual to measure caster angle.
Camber is increased.
Rotate camber adjusting bolt LH counterclockwise. Rotate camber adjusting bolt RH clockwise.
FS-00009 FS-00010
Camber is decreased.
Rotate camber adjusting bolt LH clockwise. Rotate camber adjusting bolt RH counterclockwise.
FS-00010 FS-00009
(1) Alignment gauge
(2) Turning radius gauge
Model Caster
Sedan Non-turbo 3°25′
Turbo 3°30′
Wagon Non-turbo 3°25′
Turbo 3°35′
OUTBACK 3°25′
FS-00007
(1)
(2)
ST

FS-10
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
4. STEERING ANGLE
•Inspection
1) Place the vehicle on a turning radius gauge.
2) While depressing the brake pedal, turn the steer-
ing wheel fully to the right and left. With the steering
wheel held at each fully turned position, measure
both the inner and outer wheel steering angle.
Steering angle:
•Adjustment
1) Turn the tie-rod to adjust steering angle of both
inner and outer wheels.
2) Check the toe-in.
NOTE:
Correct the boot if it is twisted.
5. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
•Inspection
Toe-in:
0
±
±±
±
3 mm (0
±
±±
±
0.12 in)
1) Set the toe-in gauge to rear sides of right and left
front tires at height corresponding to center of spin-
dle.
2) Mark each right and left tires at height corre-
sponding to center of spindle and measure the dis-
tance “A”between marks.
3) Move the vehicle forward to rotate wheels 180°.
NOTE:
Whenever rotating the wheels, drive the vehicle for-
ward.
4) Measure the distance “B”between right and left
marks. Toe-in can then be obtained by the follow-
ing equation:
A
−
−−
−
B = Toe-in
•Adjustment
When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following
value.
Toe-in:
0
±
±±
±
2 mm (0
±
±±
±
0.08 mm)
1) Make sure that the right and left steering angles
are within specified value.
2) Loosen the right and left side steering tie-rods
lock nuts.
3) Turn the right and left tie rods equal amounts un-
til the toe-in is at the specification.
Both the right and left tie-rods are right-hand
threaded. To increase toe-in, turn both tie-rods
clockwise equal amounts (as viewed from inside of
the vehicle).
4) Tighten the tie-rod lock nut.
Tightening torque:
83 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Correct the tie-rod boot, if it is twisted.
Model Turbo and
OUTBACK Others
Inner wheel 34.5
°±
°±°±
°±
1.5
°
°°
°
37.3
°±
°±°±
°±
1.5
°
°°
°
Outer wheel 30.3
°±
°±°±
°±
1.5
°
°°
°
32.4
°±
°±°±
°±
1.5
°
°°
°
(1) Lock nut
FS-00014
(1)
(1) Lock nut
FS-00015
A
B
FS-00014
(1)

FS-11
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
6. REAR WHEEL TOE-IN
•Inspection
Toe-in:
0
±
±±
±
3 mm (0
±
±±
±
0.12 in)
For rear toe-in inspection procedure, refer to
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN procedure.
<Ref. to FS-10, FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN, INSPEC-
TION, Wheel Alignment.>
•Adjustment
When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following
value.
Toe-in:
0
±
±±
±
2 mm (0
±
±±
±
0.08 mm)
1) Loosen the self-locking nut on inner side of link
rear.
NOTE:
When loosening or tightening the adjusting bolt,
hold the bolt head and turn self-locking nut.
2) Turn the adjusting bolt head until toe-in is at the
specification.
NOTE:
When the right and left wheels are adjusted for toe-
in at the same time, the movement of one scale
graduation changes toe-in by approx. 1.8 mm (0.07
in).
(1) Adjusting bolt
(2) Link rear
FS-00017
(1)
(2)

FS-12
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
3) Tighten a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 74 ft-lb)
Toe-in is increased.
Rotate camber adjusting bolt LH clockwise. Rotate camber adjusting bolt RH counterclockwise.
FS-00018 FS-00019
Toe-in is decreased.
Rotate camber adjusting bolt LH counterclockwise. Rotate camber adjusting bolt RH clockwise.
FS-00019 FS-00018

FS-13
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
7. THRUST ANGLE
•Inspection
1) Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Move the vehicle 3 to 4 m (10 to 13 ft) directly
forward.
3) Determine the center lines of loci of both front
and rear axles.
4) Measure the distance “L”between center lines of
loci of the axles.
Thrust angle:
0
°±
°±°±
°±
30
′
′′′
Less than 30
′
′′′
when “L”is less than 23 mm
(0.9 in).
•Adjustment
1) Make the thrust angle adjustments by turning
toe-in adjusting bolts of rear suspension equally in
the same direction.
2) When one rear wheel is adjusted in a toe-in di-
rection, adjust the other rear wheel equally in toe-
out direction, in order to make thrust angle adjust-
ment.
3) When the right and left adjusting bolts are turned
incrementally by one graduation in the same direc-
tion, the thrust angle will change approx. 16′[“L”is
almost equal to 12 mm (0.472 in)].
Thrust angle:
0
°±
°±°±
°±
20
′
′′′
Less than 20
′
′′′
when “L”is less than 15 mm
(0.6 in).
NOTE:
Thrust angle refers to a mean value of right and left
rear wheel toe angles in relation to the vehicle body
center line. Vehicle is driven straight in the thrust
angle direction while swinging in the oblique direc-
tion depending on the degree of the mean thrust
angle.
Thrust angle: r = (
α
αα
α −
−−
− β
ββ
β
)/2
α: Right rear wheel toe-in angle
β: Left rear wheel toe-in angle
(1) Center line of loci (front axle)
(2) Center line of loci (rear axle)
(1)
(2)
L
FS-00022
(1) Center line of loci (front axle)
(2) Center line of loci (rear axle)
(1) Front
(2) Thrust angle
(3) Body center line
(1)
(2)
L
FS-00022
FS-00024
(2)
(3)
(1)

FS-14
FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel Alignment
Here, use only positive toe-in values from each
wheel to substitute for αand βin the equation.
(1) Front
(2) Body center line
FS-00976
(1) (2)

FS-15
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Transverse Link
3. Front Transverse Link
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift-up the vehicle and remove the wheel.
3) Remove the sub frame.
4) Disconnect the stabilizer link from transverse
link.
5) Remove the bolt securing ball joint of transverse
link to housing.
SEDAN MODEL:
WAGON MODEL:
6) Remove the nut (do not remove bolt) securing
transverse link to crossmember.
7) Remove the two bolts securing bushing bracket
of transverse link to the vehicle body at rear bush-
ing location.
8) Extract the ball joint from housing.
9) Remove the bolt securing transverse link to
crossmember, and then extract the transverse link
from crossmember.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Temporarily tighten the two bolts used to secure
rear bushing of transverse link to body.
NOTE:
These bolts should be tightened to such an extent
that they can still move back and forth in the oblong
shaped hole in the bracket (which holds the bush-
ing).
2) Install the bolts used to connect transverse link
to crossmember and temporarily tighten with a new
self-locking nut.
3) Insert the ball joint into housing.
4) Connect the stabilizer link to transverse link, and
then temporarily tighten a new self-locking nut.
SEDAN MODEL:
WAGON MODEL:
FS-00026
FS-00068
FS-00027
FS-00028
FS-00026
FS-00068

FS-16
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Transverse Link
5) Tighten the following points in the order shown
below when tires are in full contact with the ground
and vehicle is curb weight.
(1) Transverse link and stabilizer
Tightening torque:
Sedan model:
45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
Wagon model:
30 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb)
(2) Transverse link and crossmember
Tightening torque:
125 N·m (12.7 kgf-m, 92 ft-lb)
(3) Transverse link rear bushing and body
Tightening torque:
250 N·m (25.5 kgf-m, 184 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Move the rear bushing back and forth until trans-
verse link-to-rear bushing clearance is established
(as indicated in the figure) before tightening.
6) Check the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Using the ST, press the front bushing out of place.
ST 927680000 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Scribe an aligning mark on the transverse link
and rear bushing.
2) Loosen the nut, and then remove the rear bush-
ing.
D: ASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Install the front bushing in correct direction, as
shown in the figure.
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Install the rear bushing to transverse link, and
then align the aligning marks scribed on the two.
2) Tighten the new self-locking nut.
NOTE:
While holding the rear bushing so as not to change
position of aligning marks, tighten the self-locking
nut.
Tightening torque:
186 N·m (19.0 kgf-m, 137 ft-lb)
(1) Rear bushing
(2) 1 mm (0.04 in)
(3) 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
FS-00095
( 1 )
(2) (3)
FS-00031
ST
(1) Face bushing toward center of ball joint
(2) Ball joint
(3) ±3°
FS-00032
FS-00102
(1)
(2)
(3)

FS-17
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Transverse Link
E: INSPECTION
1) Check the transverse link for wear, damage and
cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2) Check the bushings for cracks, fatigue or dam-
age.
3) Check the rear bushing for oil leaks.

FS-18
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Ball Joint
4. Front Ball Joint
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the wheel.
2) Pull out the cotter pin from ball stud, remove the
castle nut, and extract the ball stud from transverse
link.
3) Remove the bolt securing ball joint to housing.
4) Extract the ball joint from housing.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the ball joint onto housing.
Tightening torque (Bolt):
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not apply grease to tapered portion of ball
stud.
2) Connect the ball joint to transverse link.
Tightening torque (Castle nut):
Sedan turbo model:
30 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb)
Except sedan turbo model:
40 N·m (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lb)
3) Retighten the castle nut further within 60°until a
slot in castle nut is aligned with the hole in ball stud
end, then insert a new cotter pin and bend it around
castle nut.
4) Install the front wheel.
C: INSPECTION
1) Measure the play of ball joint by the following
procedures. Replace with a new one when the play
exceeds specified value.
(1) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lb) loaded in direc-
tion shown in the figure, measure the dimension
21.
(2) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lb) loaded in oppo-
site direction shown in the figure, measure the
dimension 22.
(3) Calculate plays from the following formula.
S = 22−21
(4) When plays are larger than the following val-
ue, replace with a new one.
FRONT BALL JOINT
Specified play for replacement: S
Less than 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
2) When the play is smaller than specified value, vi-
sually inspect the dust cover.
3) The ball joint and cover that have been removed
must be checked for wear, damage or cracks, and
any defective part must be replaced.
4) If the dust cover is damaged, replace with a new
ball joint.
FS-00034
FS-00035
FS-00036

FS-19
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Strut
5. Front Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the wheel.
2) Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from
strut.
3) Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt which secures the strut to housing.
4) Remove the bolt securing ABS wheel speed
sensor harness.
5) Remove the two bolts securing housing to strut.
NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, loosen
self-locking nut.
6) Remove the three nuts securing the strut mount
to body.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the strut mount at upper side of strut to
body, and then tighten with the nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Position the aligning mark on camber adjust-
ment bolt with aligning mark on lower side of strut.
Install the strut to housing with a new self-locking
nut.
NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the
self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
3) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to
strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
4) Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to
strut.
Tightening torque:
32 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
5) Install the wheels.
NOTE:
Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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