448 SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAUTION: Before installing shock absorber please see the white sticker on shock absorber which indicates the correct side. RH/LH sticker for identification (Colour White) 1. Guide the top part of strut assembly through two holes on body frame and tighten two nuts to specified torque. TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR STRUT MOUNTING NUTS ON BODY FRAME = 2.3 - 2.5 Kg-m 2. Tighten two nuts of strut mounting bracket to specified torque. Strut assembly may be noisy if there is any play in the bolts due to wrong application of torque. TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR STRUT MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS = 6.5 - 7 Kg-m 3. Tighten the tie rod ball joint nyloc nut to specified torque and remove the support given to brake drum assembly. TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR TIE ROD BALL JOINT NYLOC NUT = 8.6 Kg-m 4. Fix the brake hose clip. 5. Mount wheel(s) and tighten wheel bolts to specified torque. TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR WHEEL BOLTS = 8 - 8.3 Kg-m 6. Remove supports. Cross check each bolts for correct torque and then lower the vehicle. 7. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer wheel alignment procedure/Steering group) CAUTION: 1. Ensure that brake hose does not twist during installation. 2. Ensure that the brake hose is tightened fully; loose brake hose will give noise. 3. Ensure that the Strut components are not fouling with any other parts near by. 4. Ensure that the spring end is seating correctly on the spring seat.
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