Repair Procedures: Removal

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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)

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake hose & wheel speed sensor from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing Brake Hose & Wheel Speed Sensor From Front Strut Assembly
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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: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link With Front Strut Assembly
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Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Removing Knuckle Assembly
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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")
Remove the front strut assembly by loosening the strut mounting nuts.
Tightening torque:

53.9 ~ 73.5 N.m (5.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)

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