Installation Procedure

Install the lower retainer to the strut.
Install the shield to the strut.
Install the strut mount to the strut.
Install the upper strut mount retainer to the strut.
Use tongue and groove pliers in order to hold the upper strut mount retainer.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install a NEW nut to the strut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 90 N.m (66.4 lb ft)
Install the strut to the vehicle. Holding the strut in place, install the 3 strut support nuts (1).

Fig 1: Installing Strut Support Nuts
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Tighten

Tighten the strut support nuts to 55 N.m (40.6lb ft).
Install the 2 strut bracket bolts (1) and the 2 nuts (2) in order to retain the strut bracket to the knuckle.
Tighten

Tighten the strut bracket nuts to 95 N.m (70.1 lb ft)

Fig 2: Installing Strut Bracket Bolts & Nuts
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If the vehicles has ABS, install the bolt (1) to the harness clamp of the front wheel speed sensor.

Fig 3: Installing Bolt To Harness Clamp Of Front Wheel Speed Sensor
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT twist the hose during installation.
Install the brake hose (3) to the strut bracket (2).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 4: Installing Brake Hose To Strut Bracket
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Install the front suspension support brace (2), if equipped. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACE REPLACEMENT .
Lower the vehicle.
Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 5: Installing Front Suspension Support Brace
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