Repair procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Remove the variable damper connector (A) & bracket (B).

Fig 2: Variable Damper Connector
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Fig 3: Variable Damper Bracket
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Remove the wheel speed sensor & bracket (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening bolts.

Fig 4: Wheel Speed Sensor And Bracket
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

196.1~215.7 N.m (20.0~22.0 Kgf.m, 144.7 ~159.1 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Front Strut Assembly Bolt And Nut
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Loosen the strut upper locking nuts (A) and than remove the front strut assembly.
Tightening torque:

53.9~73.5 N.m (5.5~7.5 Kgf.m, 34.8~54.2 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Strut Upper Locking Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.