Repair procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9m(9.0 ~ 11.0Kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
Remove the strut upper mounting nuts(A).
Tightening torque :

44.1 ~ 63.7N.m(4.5 ~ 6.5Kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly (B) by loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (B) with the front knuckle (A) by loosening the bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque :

156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0 Kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.1lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Front Strut Assembly And Front Knuckle
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Installation is the reverse of removal.