FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER > INSTALLATION

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1. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring to the front axle assembly and insert the 2 bolts from the front side of the vehicle.
   

2. Slowly jack up the vehicle using a wooden block and install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle.
   

3. Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   Torque:

   80 N*m{ 816 kgf*cm , 59 ft.*lbf }

4. Install the 2 nuts to the lower side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
   

   Torque:

   290 N*m{ 2,960 kgf*cm , 214 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

5. Install the front flexible hose No.2 and front speed sensor wire harness with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   19 N*m{ 194 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing.

6. Fully tighten the lock nut.
   

   Torque:

   49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

1. Engage the 5 claws to install the cowl top silencer pad.
   

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   74 N*m{ 755 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }