Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

3. Remove the brake hose bracket (A) and speed sensor cable mounting bolt (B) from the front axle assembly.




4. Remove the speed sensor bolt (C).
5. Remove the front stabilizer link (B) from the fork (A).




6. Remove the fork (A) from the front lower arm connector (B).




7. Remove the front strut assembly (A) from the fork (B).




8. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).





Installation

1. Install the strut assembly(B) and then install the strut lower mounting bolts(A).

Tightening torque :
45 - 60N.m (4.5 - 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4lb-ft)




2. Install the fork(B) to the strut assembly(A) with the I.D. mark facing outward.

Tightening torque :
60 - 80N.m (6.0 - 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8lb-ft)




3. Install the fork(A) to the front lower arm connector(B).

Tightening torque :
140 - 160N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)




4. Install the front stabilizer link(B) to the fork(A).

Tightening torque :
100 - 120N.m (10 - 12kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8lb-ft)




5. Install the speed sensor bolt(A).




6. Install the brake hose bracket(B) to the fork and speed sensor cable mounting bolt(C) to the axle assembly.
7. Install the wheel and the tire to the front hub.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9 - 11kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.5lb-ft)

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the front wheel and tire.