| 1. |
Remove the front wheel &
tire.
Tightening
torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~
79.6lb-ft)
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|
Be careful not to damage to the hub
bolts when removing the front wheel &
tire. | |
| 2. |
Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket(B) and
wheel speed sensor (A).
Tightening
torque :
(B,C) 7.8 ~ 11.8N.m(0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8
~ 8.7lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the
front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening
torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~
86.8lb-ft)
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|
| 4. |
Loosen the strut mounting nut.
Tightening
torque :
44.1 ~ 58.8N.m(4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~
43.4lb-ft)
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Tighten under unladen condition
when
installing. | | |
| 5. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with
the front axle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening
torque :
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3
~ 115.7lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
| Disassembly and
Reassembly |
| 1. |
Compress the coil spring (A) using
SST(09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than
necessary.
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| 2. |
Loosen the lock nut (C) from the strut
assembly (B).
Tightening
torque :
58.8 ~ 68.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~
50.6lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Disassemble the components of front strut
assembly in sequence.
(Refer to Front strut assembly
components) |
| 4. |
Reassembly is the reverse of
disassembly. |
| 1. |
Check the components for damage or
deformation. |
| 2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and
check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during
operation.
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