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: Removing Front Wheel & 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: Removing Variable Damper Connector & Bracket (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Removing Variable Damper Connector & Bracket (2 Of 2)
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Remove the wheel speed sensor & bracket (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor & Bracket From Front Strut Assembly
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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: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link With 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: Disconnecting Front Strut Assembly With Knuckle
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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: Loosening Strut Upper Locking Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.