Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Strut: Installation
- Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
- Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
Using new self-locking nuts, install the strut to the housing.
NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the self-locking nut.Tightening torque:
152 N.m (15.5 kgf-m, 112.1 ft-lb)
- Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to the strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to the strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the front wheels.
- Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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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.
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