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Front Strut: Installation

  1. Install the strut mount at upper side of strut to body, and then tighten with nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb) 

  2. Position the aligning mark on camber adjustment bolt with aligning mark on lower side of strut. Install the strut to housing with a new self-locking nut.
    NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten self-locking nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    175 N.m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb) 

  3. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to strut.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  4. Install the bolts which secure brake hose to strut.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the wheels.
    NOTE: Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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