Front Strut Assembly: Installation

Install the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

44.1 -58.8 (4.5 -6.0, 32.5 -43.4)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Install the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) to the front knuckle.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

137.3 -156.9 (14.0 -16.0, 101.3 -115.7)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Bolts
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Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

98.1 -117.7 (10 -12, 72.3 -86.8)

Fig 3: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
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Install the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

6.9 -10.8 (0.7 -1.1, 5.1 -8.0)

Fig 4: Identifying Speed Sensor And Wire Bolts
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Install the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) to the axle assembly.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

6.9 -10.8 (0.7 -1.1, 5.1 -8.0)

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
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Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

88.3 -107.9 (9 -11, 65.1 -79.5)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire, Front Hub And Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).