Removal And Installation

Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")
Remove the strut lock nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

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Remove the brake caliper hose bracket bolt (A) and wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

A : 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 -1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 -10.1 lb.ft)

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

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Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque:

98.0 -117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

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NOTE:
- When loosening and tightening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
Loosen the bolts and then remove the strut assembly (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.