Repair procedures: Replacement

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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3~86.8 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Link From Front Strut Assembly
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Remove the cowl top cover (A).
(Refer to "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")

Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Top Cover
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Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5~43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Strut Mounting Nuts
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Front Strut Assembly From Knuckle
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Installation is the reverse of removal.