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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 89 - 117 Nm (9.0 - 12.0 kgf-m, 65.1 - 86.7 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. DexronIII/Mercon(R)), bleed the fluid line, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.