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)

Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B).

Fig 2: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor With Bolt
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Fig 3: Locating Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Stabilizer Link With Nut
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Remove the cowl top cover (A).
(Refer to REPLACEMENT Body - "Cowl Top Cover")

Fig 5: Locating Cowl Top Cover
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Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

44.1 - 58.3 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Locating Strut Mounting Nuts
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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)

Fig 7: Locating Front Strut Assembly With Bolt And Nut
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")