Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

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

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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the bolts (A, B), and then remove the wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:
1. 6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
2. 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
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Loosen the brake hose bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

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Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER .")
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Installation is the reverse of removal.