Repair Procedures: Replacement

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: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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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
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Fig 3: Loosening Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket 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: Loosening Front Strut Assembly Nut
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Remove the cowl top cover (A).
(Refer to "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")

Fig 5: Removing 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: Loosening Strut Mounting Nuts
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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 From Knuckle
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Installation is the reverse of removal.