Repair procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

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

(B.C.) 7.8 ~ 11.8N.m(0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with 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 3: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly
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Remove the cover (A) and loosen the strut mounting nut (B).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 58.8N.m(5.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Cover
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Fig 5: Identifying Strut Mounting Nut
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle (B) by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Strut Assembly And Front Axle
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION:
- Tighten with specified torque at curb position of vehicle
- Fix the strut rod and tighten the nut