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Front Strut: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. 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 flange nuts, install the strut to the housing.

    NOTE:

    While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the flange nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  3. Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to the strut.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  4. Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to the strut.

    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. < Refer to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment. >
  7. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Refer to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >