SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
4. Tighten the engine strut cradle bracket-to-cradle fasteners.
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Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
5. Install the right side splash shield.
IMPORTANT: Install front section of shield first, then rear.
6. Install tabs in body cut-out.
7. Align molded-in shield fasteners with holes in cradle. Push straight in to install.
8. Install push pins.
IMPORTANT: Make sure shield flaps are tucked in at body locations.
NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause
wheel lug nuts to loosen in service.
9. Position the right front wheel onto the hub.
10. Install the wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.
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Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
11. Lower vehicle from hoist.
Removal
CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL
BE REMOVED FROM.
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the right front road wheel.
