Front Strut: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

20 N.m (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 self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

175 N.m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to strut.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the bolts which secure brake hose to strut.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the wheels.
NOTE: Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.