Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel & Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Remove the wheel speed sensor (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts (A).

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor From Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from 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: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link From Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Strut Assembly From Knuckle
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Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

53.9 ~ 73.5N.m(5.5 ~ 7.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 54.2lb-ft)

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