Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION: The strut bracket nut is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. If the nut is reused, it may work loose. Never reuse the strut bracket nut.

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)

WARNING: If the brake hose is twisted when it is installed, the hose may get damaged. Install the brake hose carefully so as not to twist it.

NOTE: If the wheel speed sensor harness is twisted when it is installed, the harness may get damaged. Install the wheel speed sensor harness carefully so as not to twist it.

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.