Front Strut Assembly: Installation

Install the front strut assembly to the wheel housing panel by tightening the mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

45 ~ 60 (4.5 ~ 6.0, 33 ~ 43)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Connect the strut assembly (B) with the mounting fork (A) and then tighten the bolt (C).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

60 ~ 80 (6.0 ~ 8.0, 43 ~ 58)

Fig 2: Identifying Strut Assembly And Mounting Fork
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Connect the mounting fork (A) with the lower arm (B) and tighten the through bolt (C) and nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

140 ~ 160 (14.0 ~ 16.0, 101 ~ 116)

Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Fork With Lower Arm And Bolt
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Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the mounting fork and tighten the nut (B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 81)

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Mounting Fork And Nut
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Install the brake hose and wheel speed sensor bracket to front strut assembly by tightening the mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket
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Install the front wheel and tire.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)