Removal And Installation: Removal

Remove the front strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

53.9 - 68.6 N.m (5.5 - 7.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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Remove the front wheel and tires.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - " WHEEL ")
Remove the brake hose bracket (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the stabilizer bar link (A) from the front strut assembly after removing the nut.

Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE:

Hold the outer hex (A) when removing or installing the nut (B).

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Be careful not to damage the boot of the link.
Use a hand tool when removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

Remove the front strut assembly (A) from the front axle after removing the bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

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

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