Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation

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1. Install the front strut and spring assembly.
2. Install the 3 new upper strut mount nuts.
  Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
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1. Attach the wheel spindle to the front strut and spring assembly.
2. Install the 2 new strut-to-wheel spindle bolts and nuts.
  Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)
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Position the brake caliper assembly and install the 2 new brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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If equipped. Install the flexible hose bracket mounting bolt.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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1. If equipped. Clip the brake sensor electrical connector and the 2 wire retainers to the strut.
2. If equipped with dynamic suspension. Connect the dynamic suspension strut wire harness connector.
3. If equipped. Connect the brake sensor electrical connector.
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1. Connect the 2 wheel speed sensor retainers and the 1 dynamic suspension strut wire harness retainer.
2. If equipped with dynamic suspension. Position the dynamic suspension strut wire harness bracket install the bolt.
  Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
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1. Position the front stabilizer bar link.
2. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
  
  NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
  
  Install the front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
  
  Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Check and if necessary adjust front camber. Refer to: Front Camber Adjustment .