Front Strut: Installation

CAUTION: For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.

Install the strut mount - front at the upper side of the strut to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and the strut, and install the strut to the housing assembly - front axle.
NOTE: While holding the bolt head of adjusting bolt, tighten the nut.

Tightening torque:

155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the strut.
CAUTION: During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not twist.
Install the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the battery ground terminal. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: <Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment.>
- Adjustment: <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Wheel Alignment.>
CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U).>
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System.>