Front Struts and suspension components replacement instructions needed

SIXTY6GTO

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2011 SCION XB
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

I purchased two new KYB Super Struts quick struts and was wanting to get the procedures and torque values to do the job. Also, the other main reason for writing is I think it is possible that the bolts for the strut to the knuckle might have adjustable cams rather than just two bolts and two holes. This is my main concern before I go tearing into everything and the reason for the inquiry. I also plan to do the two outer tie rods, both lower ball joints, and stabilizer bushings to the frame and end links to the strut. So info to remove and torque these parts back would be helpful as well.

Thursday, April 14th, 2022 AT 10:18 PM

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Hello,

I have attached the complete strut replacement below for your reference. It includes the spring removal as well, but since you have quick struts, you can simply skip that part.
It does not appear to have adjustable bolts.

The instructions have all the torque specifications.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-suspension-strut-and-spring

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Thursday, April 14th, 2022 AT 10:52 PM

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Hi Sean,

Thank you for the reference material to help me out. I really appreciate it. I am glad you clarified that the two bolts holding the strut to the knuckle are simple without any cams. For some reason I saw some misleading information about the bottom two strut bolts online. Your material clearly helps me out. As far as the two outer tie rod ends, both lower ball joints, stabilizer link ends, and stabilizer bushings to frame, I already have those parts and plan to replace them. Can you provide procedures and torque values for those items as well? Thanks in advance!

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Friday, April 15th, 2022 AT 9:53 PM

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See below for the torque specifications and instructions. The outer tie rod end instructions are not available, so you will just find the torque specifications.

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Friday, April 15th, 2022 AT 10:47 PM

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Hi Again,
I am nearing the completion of the front struts, tie rods, and ball joints on the XB. I just have to install the plastic cowl and the wiper arms. Also, I will take it to the alignment shop next week. I wanted to share pictures. I loved the ball joint tool I rented from AutoZone. It worked great. The only problem is with the ball joints to torque them would require the axles to be removed or use an adapter for the torque wrench with a box end wrench head to torque the nuts, but a socket will not fit so I used my best judgement on the tightening of the ball joint nut before securing it with a cotter pin on both sides.

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Sunday, September 18th, 2022 AT 8:49 AM

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It is much appreciated you sharing your experience, it surely can help others looking to do the same task. Looking good. We always love it when members share their work.
As long as the as the ball joint nut is torqued it will be just fine.
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Sunday, September 18th, 2022 AT 9:02 PM