Front Strut Assembly: Installation

Install the strut lower mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

45 ~ 60 (4.5 ~ 6.0, 32.5 ~ 43.4)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Install the fork (A) mounting bolt (C) to the strut assembly (B) with the I.D. mark facing outward.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

60 ~ 80 (6.0 ~ 8.0, 43.4 ~ 57.8)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Bolt And Fork
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Install the fork (B) to the front lower arm (A) fork mounting bolt (C).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

140 ~ 160 (14 ~ 16, 101.2~115.7)

Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Arm, Fork And Fork Mounting Bolt
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the aluminum lower arm.
Install the front stabilizer link nut (B) to the fork (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72.3 ~ 86.8)

Fig 4: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Nut And Fork
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Install the speed sensor bolt (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Speed Sensor Bolt
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Install the brake hose bracket to the fork and speed sensor cable mounting bolt (B) to the axle assembly.
Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Wheel, Tire And Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).