For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
4. Remove the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).
5. Remove the brake disc splash shield (1).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the brake disc splash shield (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Install the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

Important: If the steering knuckle has been replaced, the end-float measurement must be inspected.

4. Install the front wheel. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Remove the safety stands.
6. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
7. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
8. Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
9. Tighten the strut assembly to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2) and nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts a first pass to 85 N·m (63 lb in).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts a second pass to 100 N·m (74 lb in).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.