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Front Strut: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install strut mount at upper side of strut to body and tighten with nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb) 

  2. Position aligning mark on camber adjustment bolt with aligning mark on lower side of strut.
    CAUTION:
    • While holding head of adjusting bolt, tighten self-locking nut.
    • When self-locking nut is removed, replace with a new one.

    Tightening torque: 

    152 N.m (16 kgf-m, 112 ft-lb) 

  3. Install ABS sensor harness to strut.

    Tightening torque: 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb) 

  4. Install bolts which secure brake hose to strut.

    Tightening torque: 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb) 

  5. Install wheels.
    NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.