Repair procedures: Replacement: Notes

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
Remove the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Brake Hose & Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket With Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Fig 2: Stabilizer Link Nut
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Remove the cap and then loosen the strut mounting nuts.

Fig 3: Strut Mounting Nuts
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Disconnect the front strut assembly with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

140 ~ 160 (14.0 ~ 16.0, 101 ~ 115)

Fig 4: Front Strut Assembly Bolts & Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.