Front Strut Assembly: Installation

Install the strut assembly (B) and then install the strut lower mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :

100~120 Nm (10~12 Kgf.m, 72~86 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly And Strut Lower Mounting Bolts
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Install the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque :

20~30 Nm (2~3 Kgf.m, 14.4~21.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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NOTE: When installing the strut assembly mounting nuts, check if the self-locking nut is in the right direction as shown in the illustration.

POWER STEERING

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Angle
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MANUAL STEERING

Fig 4: Identifying Manual Steering Angle
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Fig 5: Identifying Power And Manual Steering
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Install the nut (B) on the stabilizer bar link (A).
Tightening torque :

35~45 Nm (3.5~4.5 Kgf.m, 25~32 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link And Nuts
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Install the speed sensor wire mounting bolt (B) and speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque :

A: 13~17 Nm (1.3~1.7 Kgf.m, 9.4~12 lb-ft)

B: 7~11 Nm (0.7~1.1 Kgf.m, 5~7 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Speed Sensor And Wire Mounting Bolt
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Install the brake hose bracket (B) and speed sensor wire mounting bolt (C) on the strut assembly (A).
Tightening torque :

Brake hose mounting bolt;

9~14 Nm (0.9~1.4 Kgf.m, 6~10 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket And Speed Sensor Wire Mounting Bolt
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Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).
Tightening torque :

90~110 Nm (9~11 Kgf.m, 65~79 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire And Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then install the front wheel and tire (A).