Repair Procedures: Installation: Notes

Install the strut assembly (B) and then install the strut lower mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :

100 ~ 120 Nm (10 ~ 12 Kgf.m, 72 ~ 86 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly And Strut Lower Mounting Bolts
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Install the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque :

20 ~ 30 Nm (2 ~ 3 Kgf.m, 14.4 ~ 21.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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NOTE: When installing the strut assembly mounting nuts, check if the self-locking nut is in the right direction as shown in the illustration.