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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2010TRIBUTE HYBRID GRAND TOURING, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEMSTRUT AND SPRING - FRONT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Grand Touring, AWD
Strut And Spring - Front Removal/Installation: Installation
2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Grand Touring, AWDSECTION Installation
- Position the strut and spring assembly upper mounting plate into the inner fender.
- Align the 4 new strut upper bushing nuts to the reference marks.
- Tighten to 47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m, 35 ft.lbf}.
- Install the 2 new strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 115 N.m {11.7 kgf.m, 85 ft.lbf}.
- Install the new upper stabilizer bar link nut.
- Tighten to 63 N.m {6.4 kgf.m, 46 ft.lbf}.
- Install the wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
- Tighten to 15 N.m {1.5 kgf.m, 133 in.lbf}.
- Position the brake jounce hose to the bracket and install the brake jounce hose clip.
- Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. See CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT and FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.