Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

2. Remove the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (A).




3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.




4. Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.




5. Remove the front strut assembly from the wheel housing panel by loosening the mounting nuts (A).






INSTALLATION

1. Install the front strut assembly to the wheel housing panel by tightening the mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
45 - 60 (4.5 - 6.0, 33 - 43)




2. Connect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by tightening the bolts & nuts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
140 - 160 (14.0 - 16.0, 101 - 116)




3. Install the stabilizer link (A) to the front strut assembly and then tighten the nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
100 - 120 (10.0 - 12.0, 72 - 87)




4. Install the brake hose and wheel speed sensor bracket to front strut assembly by tightening the mounting bolts (A).




5. Install the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the front wheel & tire.