Front Strut: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the housing.

NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to the strut.
Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to the strut.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the front wheels.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.