Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION: Strut bracket nut is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. Never reuse the removed strut bracket nut. Otherwise, nut may loosen.

Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure, noting the following instructions.

Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Strut bracket nut (a): 140 N.m (14.0 kg-m, 101.5 lbf-ft)

Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 26 N.m (2.6 kg-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)

Stabilizer joint nut (d): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lbf-ft)
Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, and tighten strut nut (b) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Strut nut (b): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lbf-ft)

NOTE: Do not twist brake hose and wheel speed sensor harness when installing them.

Fig 1: Tightening Strut Nut
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Tighten wheel nut to specified torque referring to WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
After installation, confirm front wheel alignment.