AXLE AXLE SYSTEM AH1

AXLE SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help find the cause of the problem.
Check each part. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom Suspected area See page

1. Wheel alignment (Front) SP-4
2. Wheel alignment (Rear) SP-13
3. Steering linkage PS-49
Wander 4. Hub bearing (Front) AH-5
5. Hub bearing (Rear) AH-14
6. Stabilizer bar (Front) SP-33 AH
7. Stabilizer bar (Rear) SP-69
1. Shock absorber SP-18
Front wheel shimmy 2. Lower ball joint SP-28
3. Hub bearing AH-5
 AH2 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE

COMPONENTS

107 (1,090, 79)

AH

FRONT DISC

FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part

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REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-6)
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-49)
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
(a) Temporarily install the 2 nuts and washers to the
SST
front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to
hold the front axle, remove the front axle hub bolt.
SST 09628-10011
AH
SST

Hold Turn
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5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

Nut (a) Install a washer and nut to a new front axle hub bolt
as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using a brass bar to hold the front axle, install the
hub bolt by torquing the nut.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-51)
Washer
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Turn (See page AH-10)
Hold
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8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
 AH4 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB

FRONT AXLE HUB

SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE

COMPONENTS

FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

19 (192, 14)
210 (2,140, 155)
AH
FRONT SPEED SENSOR 8.0 (82, 71 in.*lbf)

FRONT DRIVE
SHAFT ASSEMBLY

TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

107 (1,090, 79)
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

FRONT DISC

FRONT DISC BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY

294 (3,000, 217)

FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
FRONT SUSPENSION
LOWER NO. 1 ARM 75 (765, 55) 49 (500, 36)

COTTER PIN

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part

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 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB AH5

NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

STEERING KNUCKLE

COTTER PIN
8.3 (85, 73 in.*lbf)
AH
123 (1,250, 91)

FRONT LOWER BALL

JOINT ASSEMBLY

8.3 (85, 73 in.*lbf)

FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part

C137841E01
 AH6 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-6)
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-49)
4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
AH Ensure that the dial indicator is set
perpendicular to the measurement surface.
HINT:
C108155 If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the
bearing.
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the
surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set
perpendicular to the measurement surface.
HINT:
C108156 If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle
hub.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-51)
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(See page AH-10)
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB AH7

REMOVAL
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page DS-7)
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See page DS-7)
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc
brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: AH
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake
caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-49)
C067088E04 6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page
DS-8)
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1
ARM (See page DS-8)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly
Matchmarks
and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive
shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot
and speed sensor rotor.

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(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and front axle assembly.

C132414
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9. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST

DEFLECTOR
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl
tape, remove the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust
Vinyl Tape
deflector.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the steering knuckle.

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10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the front axle hub
AH hole snap ring.

C108210

11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the front axle assembly between aluminium
plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
SST (b) Using SST, remove the front axle hub sub-
assembly.
SST 09520-00031

SST
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(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing inner

race (outside) from the front axle hub sub-assembly.
SST SST 09555-55010, 09950-60010 (09951-00430),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the front axle hub sub-
SST assembly.
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and disc brake dust cover from
the steering knuckle.
13. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(See page SP-28)

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 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB AH9

14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING

(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front
axle hub bearing.
SST (b) Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub
bearing until it contacts the SST.
SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600,
SST 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
SST

SST AH
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(c) Using SST to make the steering knuckle horizontal,

fix it to the V-block as shown in the illustration.
SST 09527-20011, 09950-60010 (09951-00600,
SST 09951-00400, 09952-06010), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
(d) Using SST and a press, remove the front axle hub
bearing from the steering knuckle.
SST
SST

SST

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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub
SST bearing to the steering knuckle.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
SST 2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(See page SP-29)
3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Install the disc brake dust cover to the steering
knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

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 AH10 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB

4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub
sub-assembly.
SST
SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)

SST

SST

AH SST
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5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub
hole snap ring.

C108210

6. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST

DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new No. 1 front
wheel bearing dust deflector.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031),
09608-32010
SST HINT:
Align the hole for the speed sensor in the No. 1 front
wheel bearing dust deflector with the steering
SST knuckle.

SST SST
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7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

Matchmarks
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive
shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB AH11

(b) Install the steering knuckle with the front axle

assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2
bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 210 N*m (2,140 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply a
small amount of engine oil to the threads of
the nuts.
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot
C132414 and speed sensor rotor.
8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
(See page DS-21)
9. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page
DS-21)
AH
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the
steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the brake hose when installing the
front disc brake caliper assembly.
12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle
C067088E05
hub nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and
runout in the following steps.
13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc
brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake
caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
14. REMOVE FRONT DISC
15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(See page AH-5)
16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See page AH-
6)
17. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-51)
18. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly with the
2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the brake hose when installing the
front disc brake caliper assembly.
 AH12 AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB

19. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See page DS-21)

20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.
21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
22. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
See page SP-4
23. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
C068609E03
(a) ABS: See page BC-11
(b) VSC (for BOSCH): See page BC-290
AH (c) VSC (for ADVICS): See page BC-123
 AH12 AXLE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT

REAR AXLE HUB BOLT

SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE

COMPONENTS

62 (630, 46)

AH

19 (192, 14)
REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE HUB BOLT

REAR DISC

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part

C140859E01
 AXLE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT AH13

REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(See page AH-18)
3. REMOVE REAR DISC (See page PB-58)
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
SST (a) Temporarily install the 2 nuts and washers to the
rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to
hold the hub and bearing assembly, remove the rear
axle hub bolt.
SST 09628-10011 AH
Turn
Hold
C140758E01

5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT

Washer (a) Install a washer and nut to a new bolt as shown in
the illustration.
(b) Using a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the
hub and bearing assembly, install the rear axle hub
bolt by tightening the nut.
Nut
6. INSTALL REAR DISC (See page BR-63)
Hold Turn
7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
C140759E01 (See page AH-20)
8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
 AH14 AXLE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING

REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING

SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE

COMPONENTS
62 (630, 46)

SKID CONTROL SENSOR CONNECTOR

62 (630, 46)

AH

19 (192, 14)
REAR DISC BRAKE
80 (816, 59) CALIPER ASSEMBLY

80 (816, 59)

REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

80 (816, 59)

REAR DISC

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque

C140830E01
AXLE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING AH15

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-18)
3. REMOVE REAR DISC (See page PB-58)
4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set
perpendicular to the measurement surface.
AH
If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the
C119285 axle hub assembly.

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the
surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set
perpendicular to the measurement surface.
If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle
C119286 hub assembly.
6. INSTALL REAR DISC (See page BR-63)
7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(See page AH-20)
8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
 AH16 AXLE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING

REMOVAL
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-18)
3. REMOVE REAR DISC (See page PB-58)
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the skid control sensor connector.
AH (b) Remove the 4 bolts and hub and bearing assembly.

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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the hub and bearing assembly with the 4
bolts.
Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf)
(b) Connect the skid control sensor connector.
NOTICE:
C083035E02
Do not twist the sensor wire when connecting it.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(See page AH-15)
3. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See page AH-
15)
4. INSTALL REAR DISC (See page BR-63)
5. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(See page AH-20)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) ABS: See page BC-11
(b) VSC (for BOSCH): See page BC-290
(c) VSC (for ADVICS): See page BC-123
 AXLE REAR AXLE CARRIER AH17

REAR AXLE CARRIER

SUSPENSION & AXLE
AXLE

COMPONENTS

180 (1,836, 133) REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM

REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM

100 (1,020, 74)

AH
SKID CONTROL
62 (630, 46)
SENSOR CONNECTOR

19 (192, 14)

100 (1,020, 74) 62 (630, 46)

113 (1,150, 83)

REAR AXLE CARRIER REAR DISC BRAKE
SUB-ASSEMBLY CALIPER ASSEMBLY

PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

REAR STRUT ROD

80 (816, 59)

REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

REAR DISC

80 (816, 59)

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque

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 AH18 AXLE REAR AXLE CARRIER

REMOVAL
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose from
the shock absorber.

AH
C083014E02

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc

brake caliper assembly.
NOTICE:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake
caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC (See page PB-58)
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-15)
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5. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear
strut rod (rear axle carrier side) from the rear axle
carrier sub-assembly.
HINT:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
6. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No.
2 suspension arm (rear axle carrier side) from the
rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
HINT:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

G024053

7. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No.
1 suspension arm (rear axle carrier side) from the
rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
HINT:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

G025995
 AXLE REAR AXLE CARRIER AH19

8. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the rear
axle carrier sub-assembly from the shock absorber.

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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the AH
shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 180 N*m (1,836 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf)

C129156

2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION

ARM
(a) Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm
with the bolt and nut.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and
temporarily tighten the bolt.

G025995

3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION

ARM
(a) Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm
with the bolt and nut.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and
temporarily tighten the bolt.
4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD
(a) Temporarily tighten the rear strut rod with the bolt
G024053
and nut.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle and
temporarily tighten the bolt.
5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY (See page AH-16)
6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(See page AH-15)
7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See page AH-
15)
8. INSTALL REAR DISC (See page BR-63)
 AH20 AXLE REAR AXLE CARRIER

9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 62 N*m (630 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the brake hose when installing the
rear disc brake caliper assembly LH.

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(b) Install the rear flexible hose with the bolt.

Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
AH 10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page SP-50)

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12. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 100 N*m (1,020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf)

C132483

13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 100 N*m (1,020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf)

C132492

14. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD

(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)
15. ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
See page SP-13
16. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) ABS: See page BC-11
C132476 (b) VSC (for BOSCH): See page BC-290
(c) VSC (for ADVICS): See page BC-123