Repair Procedures: Removal
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and then remove the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly.
Tightening torque:
8.8-13.7 N.m (0.9-1.4 kgf.m, 6.5-10.1 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the CDC (Continuous Variable Damping Control) connector (A).
- Loosen the mounting bolts (B) and then remove the G-Sensor from the shock absorber.
Tightening torque:
12.7 - 16.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 - 12.3 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
NOTE:- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
- Remove the cowl top service cover (A).
- Loosen the upper strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:
54.0 - 73.6 N.m (5.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 54.2 lb-ft)
- Remove the front strut assembly (A) from the front axle (B) by loosening the bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque:
156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7-130.2 lb-ft)