Without ECS

Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly.

Tightening Torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

[2WD]

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[AWD]

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NOTE:

Using a hex wrench, fix the end of stabilizer link when loosening the nut.

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Using SST (09568 - 2D100), remove the nut (A) from the absorber. [With 3.3 T-GDI]

Loosen the bolt and nut, separate the front shock absorber assembly from the lower arm.
Tightening Torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

[AWD]

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[2WD]

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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket from the knuckle.
Tightening Torque:

A: 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1lb-ft)

B: 6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)

[2WD]

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[AWD]

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Using the special tool (09568-2J100), separate the upper arm from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Remove the upper arm from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
Tightening Torque:

78.5 - 88.3 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1 lb-ft)

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Remove the front strut assembly by loosening the module bracket mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque:

53.9 - 63.7 N.m (5.5 - 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 47.0 lb-ft)

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Loosen the nuts (A) and remove the bracket from the strut assembly.
Tightening Torque:

19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.