Front Strut Assembly: Installation

Tightening torque : 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly And Strut Lower Mounting Bolts

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Tightening torque : 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts

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POWER STEERING 

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Self-Locking Nut Position (With Power Steering)

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MANUAL STEERING 

Fig 4: Identifying Strut Self-Locking Nut Position (With Manual Steering)

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Fig 5: Identifying Strut Tower Mounting (Power & Manual Steering)

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Tightening torque : 

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

Fig 6: Identifying Speed Sensor Wire Mounting Bolt (B) & Speed Sensor (A)

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Tightening torque : 

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

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

Fig 7: Identifying Speed Sensor And Wire Mounting Bolt

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Tightening torque : 

Brake hose mounting bolt;

9-14 N.m (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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Tightening torque : 

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

Fig 9: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire And Front Hub

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