Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Suspension Strut With Mounting Bracket, Installation

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Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

--Install And Tighten The Bolts One After The Other In The Sequence -1, 2, 3- And -4- .

NOTE:

Always observe the tightening sequence for the mounting bracket threaded connection with the suspension strut to the suspension strut tower.

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING .

Tightening specifications: union nut to the hose line on the DRC shock absorber. Refer to OVERVIEW - CENTRAL VALVE and FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT .

Fig 2: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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NOTE:

Push the upper control arms down as far as possible while tightening the bolts!

-- Tighten the threaded connection -1-.

NOTE:

Version 1: When connecting, make sure the T-pin -arrow- engages in the groove on the shock absorber fork.

Fig 3: Insert 3424 Into Slot Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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Version 2: When connecting, make sure the pin -1- engages in the groove -2- on the shock absorber fork.

Fig 4: Identifying Spreader Tool 3424, Pin And Groove

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Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

-- Fill the DRC system. Refer to DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC), SYSTEM DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .

-- On vehicles with automatic head lamp range control, perform headlamp basic setting. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .

-- If the Vehicle Level Sensor -- was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be programmed again. Refer to CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING or Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759- must be calibrated again. Refer to LANE ASSIST, CALIBRATING .

-- Tighten the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .