Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65 ~ 80 lb-ft)
Remove the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket & Bolt
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Disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

100 ~ 120 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72 ~ 87 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link Nut
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Loosen the strut mounting nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Mounting Nut
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Disconnect the front strut assembly from the knuckle by loosening the bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

140 ~ 160 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101 ~ 115 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Front Strut Assembly Bolts & Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.