Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Link
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Remove the cowl top cover (A).
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Top Cover
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Loosen the strut mounting nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Identifying Strut Mounting Nut
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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