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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Install the front strut assembly to the wheel housing panel by tightening the mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    45 ~ 60 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 33 ~ 43 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Nuts
    G06857297Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the front strut assembly with the knuckle by tightening the bolt & nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    15.5 ~ 17.5 N.m (15.5 ~ 17.5 kgf.m, 112 ~ 127 lb-ft)

  3. Connect the stabilizer link (A) with front strut assembly and then tighten the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link
    G06857298Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor cable to front strut assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Cable
    G06857299Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the front wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque : 

    90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65 ~ 80 lb-ft)