Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel & Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket (B) and wheel speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque:

(B, C) 7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor With Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Link
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Loosen the strut mounting nut.
Tightening torque:

44.1 ~ 58.8N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4lb-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Strut Mounting Nuts
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CAUTION:
- Tighten under unladen condition when installing.
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Strut Assembly With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.