Installation Procedure

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Install the strut.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 1: View Of Upper Strut Mount Retaining Bolts

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Install the upper strut mount retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Raise the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of Strut To Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts & Nuts

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Install the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 147 N.m (108 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Brackets On Strut

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Install the brake line bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.
Install the wheel speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Connect the brake wear sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: View Of Electrical Connectors
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Connect the MAGNERIDE™ electrical connector (if equipped).

Fig 5: View Of Road Sensing Suspension Electrical Connector

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Connect the road sensing suspension strut electrical connector (if equipped).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Align the front camber. Refer to FRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT .