Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

108—147 N·m {12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them to the specified tightening torque.
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with discharge headlight system)
1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services.
Removing the auto leveling sensor
Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height
Electronic AWD Control System Parts
1. After servicing the electronic AWD control system parts, verify that no DTC has been stored. Clear any DTCs remaining in the memory.
Driveline/Axle SST
4WDFront Door Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the service hole cover.
3. Detach the screw from the front door key cylinder.
NOTE:
The screw cannot be removed because the front outer handle bracket has a
stopper which prevents the screw from falling.
4. While pre ...
Electric Power Steering System
Outline
A column assist type EPS has been adopted for all models.
EPS provides smooth handling from low to high speeds as a result of the excellent
steering feel provided by the electronic control and the vehicle-speed responsive
control.
EPS does not require a power ste ...
Oil Pump [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The oil pump generates hydraulic pressure in the oil line of the automatic
transaxle together with supplying lubrication to powertrain related parts.
Construction
The oil pump has adopted a gear type with built-in outer and inner rotors.
The inner roto ...