Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening Torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (B).

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket
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Fig 3: Loosening Front Strut Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link
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Remove the cowl top cover (A).
(Refer to: Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ").

Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Top Cover
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Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening Torque:

44.1 ~ 58.8N.m(4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4lb-ft)

Fig 6: Removing Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 7: Disconnecting Front Strut Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.