Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation

1.

Position the front strut and spring assembly and install the new upper strut mount nuts.
Torque

: 46 lb.ft (62.5 Nm)

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2.

Install the new lower strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.
Torque

: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)

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3.

Attach the wheel speed sensor harness to the strut.

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4.

NOTE: Do not use power tools to install the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: To install the stabilizer bar link lower nut, use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while installing the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- 1.
  
  Position the front stabilizer bar link.
- 2.
  
  Install the new front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
  Torque
  
  : 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)

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5.

If equipped. Install the upper strut tower cover.

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6.

Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

7.

Check and if necessary adjust front camber. Refer to: Front Camber Adjustment .