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Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
  1. Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

  2. Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and the strut, and install the strut to the front axle housing.
    NOTE: While holding the bolt head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

  3. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and harness bracket.
    CAUTION: During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not twist.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  4. Install the brake hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  5. Install the stabilizer link.

    Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>STABILIZER>INSTALLATION>STABILIZER LINK .

  6. Lower the vehicle, and install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

  7. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
  8. Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler)

    Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEM>AUTO HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVELER SYSTEM>PROCEDURE .