Repair Procedure: Removal

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Fig 1: Front Wheel And Tire
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Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed sensor (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Front Strut Assembly
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Remove the fender apron upper cover (A).
[LH]

Fig 5: Fender Apron Upper Cover (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 6: Fender Apron Upper Cover (RH)
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Remove the mounting retainer (A) located at the end of the cowl top cover and the service cover (B).
[LH]

Fig 7: Mounting Retainer And Service Cover (LH)
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RH]

Fig 8: Mounting Retainer And Service Cover (RH)
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Slightly pull the cowl top cover to your side to make a gap and loosen the strut mounting nuts (A-3ea).
Tightening torque:

53.9 ~ 73.5 N.m (5.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)
Remove the strut assembly (B).
[LH]

Fig 9: Strut Mounting Nuts (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 10: Strut Mounting Nuts (RH)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")