Repair procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Removing 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 (A) & wheel speed sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Hose & 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 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Stabilizer Bar At Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Strut Assembly
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Loosen the strut mounting nuts (A) and then remove the front strut assembly.
Tightening torque:

53.9 ~ 73.5 N.m (5.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 39.7 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Removing Front Strut Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.