| 1. |
Remove the front wheel &
tire.
Tightening
torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1
~ 79.6 lb-ft)
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|
Be careful not to damage to the hub
bolts when removing the front wheel &
tire. | |
| 2. |
Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed
sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening
mounting bolts.

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| 3. |
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)
|

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| 4. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with
the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening
torque:
137.3~156.9 N.m (14.0~16.0 kgf.m,
101.3~115.7 lb-ft)
|

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| 5. |
Remove the front strut assembly and then
loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening
torque:
44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~
43.4 lb-ft)
|

|
| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
| 1. |
Remove the front wheel &
tire.
Tightening
torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1
~ 79.6 lb-ft)
|
|
Be careful not to damage to the hub
bolts when removing the front wheel &
tire. | |
| 2. |
Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed
sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening
mounting bolts.

|
| 3. |
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)
|

|
| 4. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with
the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening
torque:
137.3~156.9 N.m (14.0~16.0 kgf.m,
101.3~115.7 lb-ft)
|

|
| 5. |
Remove the front strut assembly and then
loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening
torque:
44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~
43.4 lb-ft)
|

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| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
| 1. |
Compress the coil spring with a
SST(09546-26000).
Do not compress the spring more than
necessary.

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| 2. |
Loosen the self locking nuts (A).

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| 3. |
Remove the insulator assembly (A) and the
strut bearing (B).

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| 4. |
Remove the spring upper seat (A) and pad
(B).

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| 5. |
Remove the dust cover (A) and the bumper
rubber (B).

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| 6. |
Remove the coil spring (A) and the spring
lower pad (B).

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| 7. |
Remove the shock absorber (A) from the
specialtool.

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| 8. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the
disassembly. |
| 1. |
Check the strut bearing for wear and
damage. |
| 2. |
Check the spring upper and lower seat for
damage and deterioration. |
| 3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and
check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during
operation.

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