Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of 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 the hub bolts(C) then remove the front wheel and tire(A).

3. Remove the brake hose bracket(B) and speed sensor wire mounting bolt(C) from the strut assembly(A).




4. Remove the speed sensor wire mounting bolt(B) and speed sensor(A).




5. Remove the nut(B) from the stabilizer bar link(A).




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




7. Remove the strut lower mounting bolts(A) and then remove the strut assembly(B).






INSTALLATION

1. Install the strut assembly(B) and then install the strut lower mounting bolts(A).

Tightening torque :
100 - 120 Nm (10 - 12 Kgf-m, 72 - 86 lb-ft)





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

Tightening torque :
20 - 30 Nm (2 - 3 Kgf-m, 14.4 - 21.6 lb-ft)






NOTE:
When installing the strut assembly mounting nuts, check if the self-locking nut is in the right direction as shown in the illustration.

Power steering





Manual steering








3. Install the nut(B) on the stabilizer bar link(A).

Tightening torque :
35 - 45 Nm (3.5 - 4.5 Kgf-m, 25 - 32 lb-ft)





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

Tightening torque :
A : 13 - 17 Nm (1.3 - 1.7 Kgf-m, 9.4 - 12 lb-ft)
B : 7 - 11 Nm (0.7 - 1.1 Kgf-m, 5 - 7 lb-ft)





5. Install the brake hose bracket(B) and speed sensor wire mounting bolt(C) on the strut assembly(A).

Tightening torque :
Brake hose mounting bolt ;
9 - 14 Nm (0.9 - 1.4 Kgf-m, 6 - 10 lb-ft)





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

Tightening torque :
90 - 110 Nm (9 - 11 Kgf-m, 65 - 79 lb-ft)






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