Front Strut Assembly: Installation

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Install the strut assembly (B) and then install the strut lower mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque

140~160 Nm (1400~1600 Kgf.cm, 103.3~118.0 lbf.ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly & Lower Mounting Bolts
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Install the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque

45~60 Nm (450~600 Kgf.cm, 33.2~44.3 lbf.ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Install the nut (B) on the stabilizer bar link (A).
Tightening torque

100~120 Nm (1000~1200 Kgf.cm, 73.8~88.5 lbf.ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Nut On Stabilizer Bar Link
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Install the speed sensor cable mounting bolt (B) and speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque

7~11 Nm (70~110 Kgf.cm, 5.2~8.1 lbf.ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Speed Sensor Cable Mounting Bolt And Speed Sensor
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Install the brake hose bracket (B) and speed sensor cable mounting bolt (C) on the strut assembly (A).
Tightening torque

7~11 Nm (70~110 Kgf.cm, 5.2~8.1 lbf.ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket And Speed Sensor Cable Mounting Bolt On Strut Assembly
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Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).
Tightening torque

90~110 Nm (900~1100 Kgf.cm, 66.4~81.2 lbf.ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Wheel, Front Hub And Hub Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).