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Front Strut: Installation

Install the strut mount at upper side of strut to body, and then tighten with the nuts.

Tightening torque: 

20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb) 

Position the aligning mark on camber adjustment bolt with aligning mark on lower side of strut.

Install the strut to housing with a new self-locking nut.

NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the self-locking nut.

Tightening torque: 

175 Nm (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb) 

Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to strut.

Tightening torque: 

33 Nm (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to strut.

Tightening torque: 

32 Nm (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb) 

Install the wheels.

NOTE: Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.