Elantra GLS Sedan L4-2.0L (1999)
Tightening of spring seat to piston rod: 60 - 70 Nm (600 - 700 kg.cm, 43 - 51 ft. lbs.)
10. Pack grease in the strut upper bearing and install the cap.
CAUTION: Make sure that no grease is on the insulator rubber.
Recommended grease: SAE J310a, Chassis grease (NLGI No.0, equivalent)
11. When installing the strut, the mating surface must be cleaned.
12. Tighten the following parts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque Nm (kg cm, ft. lbs.)
Strut upper installation nut 40 - 50 Nm (400 - 500 kg.cm, 29 - 36 ft. lbs.)
Strut assembly to knuckle 110 - 130 Nm (1100 - 1300 kg.cm, 80 - 94 ft. lbs.)
13. Install the brake hose and front speed sensor wiring to the strut assembly.
