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Front Strut: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.04 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.

    Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the front axle housing.

    NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the self-locking nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    155 N.m (15.81 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb) 

  3. Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the strut.
  4. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the front wheels.
  6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.