Front Suspension

REMOVAL

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





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) from the front strut assembly.




4. Remove the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts from the front knuckle.




5. Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.




6. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts(A).




7. Remove the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) from the front knuckle.






INSTALLATION

1. Install the strut upper mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
44.1 - 58.8 (4.5 - 6.0, 32.5 - 43.4)





2. Install the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) to the front knuckle.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
137.3 - 156.9 (14.0 - 16.0, 101.3 - 115.7)





3. Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
98.1 - 117.7 (10 - 12, 72.3 - 86.8)





4. Install the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
6.9 - 10.8 (0.7 - 1.1, 5.1 - 8.0)





5. Install the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) to the axle assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
6.9 - 10.8 (0.7 - 1.1, 5.1 - 8.0)





6. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
88.3 - 107.9 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)






CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) when installing the front wheel and tire(A).