Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Strut Assembly-To-Body & Nut

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NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the strut assembly into the vehicle with the strut assembly-to-body nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the strut assembly-to-body nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft, Control Arm & Control Arm-Link Bolt Assembly

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Connect the drive axle to the front wheel hub.

Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft, Control Arm & Control Arm-Link Bolt Assembly

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Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle assembly.
Install the ball joint-to-knuckle/strut nut.
Tighten: Tighten the knuckle to strut bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

Fig 4: Brake Caliper, Knuckle/Strut Assembly & ABS Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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Connect the ABS speed sensor electrical connector, if applicable.
Connect the brake caliper to the knuckle/strut assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Install a new drive axle-to-hub caulking nut.
Tighten: Tighten the drive axle-to-hub caulking nut to 300 N.m (221 lb ft).
Crimp the caulking nut sleeve onto the drive axle shaft.