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Suspension System: Front: Strut: Installation: Strut

Fig 1: Strut, Stabilizer Links And Fasteners
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  1. Install strut (1) to the steering knuckle. Tighten lower bolts (2) to 140 N.m (103 ft. lbs.) Plus an additional 120° turn.
    Fig 2: Strut And Into The Upper Strut Hole
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  2. Raise the lower control to install the upper part of the strut into the foot well.
  3. Install the wheel speed sensor wire to the routing clip.
  4. Install the rear half of the wheel well liner.
  5. Install wheels. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Upper Strut Mounting Bolts
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  7. Install the upper strut mounting bolts (3). Tighten the bolts (3) to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the floor pan and the screws (1) and the floor mat (2).
  9. Perform a front wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .