Removal And Installation

Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "WHEEL ")
Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A) by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor bracket (A) by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE:
- When loosening the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")
Loosen the front strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

53.9 - 73.5 N.m (5.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 54.2 lb.ft)

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Loosen the front strut mounting bolts and nuts and then remove the front strut assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")