Repair Procedures: Installation

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

45 ~ 60 (4.5 ~ 6.0, 32.5 ~ 43.4)

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

100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72.3 ~ 86.8)

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

100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72.3 ~ 86.8)

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

7 ~ 11 (0.7 ~ 1.1, 5.1 ~ 8.0)

Fig 4: Speed Sensor & Wire Bolts
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Install the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) to the axle assembly.

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

90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)

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