Park Avenue V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
7. Remove the strut to steering knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Install the strut to the vehicle.
3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the strut mount to body retaining bolts.
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Tighten the strut mount to body bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Install the strut to the steering knuckle retaining bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
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Tighten the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the brake line and retaining bolt to the strut.
7. Connect the speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut.
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Tighten the brake line and the wheel speed sensor bracket to strut retaining bolts to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
