Suspension: Service Precautions

PRECAUTION (SUSPENSION)
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, tighten it to 89-117 Nm(9.0-12.0 kg-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.

BRAKE PIPE FLARE NUTS TIGHTENING
- Tighten the brake pipe flare nut by using the SST (49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination.

BRAKE LINES DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
- If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.

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