Suspension: Service Precautions

WHEELS AND TIRES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, retighten it to 9 - 117 Nm {9 12 kgf.m, 66 - 86 ft. lbs.}.

SUSPENSION LINKS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after the vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.

NOTE: Unloaded ... Fuel tank full; engine coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack and tools in designated position.

POWER STEERING COMPONENTS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron(R) II), bleed the fluid line, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.