Universal sensors are a lot cheaper than the direct fit ones. With the universal sensors you have to wire it up to the old connector harness. As long as this is done properly they should work essentially the same.
If you are buying universal o2 sensors then yes they are the same kind. If you are going for direct fit replacement then no they are not the same.
The front and back ones have different part numbers as the wiring harness for each sensor are different.
The non-fouler trick is only going to fool the ECU into thinking that your cat is working. If you want to actually fix the problem then you need to get a new cat.
I removed mine by loosening the nut and then banging on the nut hard with a hammer. The bolt should slowly slide out. You will probably have to get a new nut and bolt at the dealership after this.
You do not need camber plates. You should have made a note about the orientation of the white dots before you installed your springs because the direction of those white dots affect the toe settings for your car.
All rates are listed in foot pounds of torque
Front
Piston rod nut - 57.9-81
Strut to end link nut - 32-44
Strut to chasis nut - 34-46
Strut to spindle nut - 68.8-93.3
Rear
Piston rod nut - 41-49
Strut to end link nut - 32-44
Strut to chasis nut - 34-46
Strut to spindle nut - 68.8-93.3
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