Repair Procedures: Removal

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Remove the wheel speed sensor by loosening the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) and wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (B).
[4WD]

Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

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Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt and then disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).
[2WD]

Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

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Remove the under cover (A) & (B).

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin
2. Remove the castle nut
3. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle (B) using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening torque:
  
  88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
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Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
Remove the tension arm (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
[2WD]
1. Remove the split pin (B).
2. Remove the castle nut (C).
3. Disconnect the ball joint from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

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Loosen the nut and then remove the compression arm using SST (09568-2j100).
[4WD]

Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

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Loosen the nut and then remove the lateral arm using SST (09568-2j100).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

[2WD]

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[4WD]

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Unscrew the steering universal joint bolt (A) to disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Keep the steering wheel in a neutral position. Moving the steering wheel may damage the cable inside the clock spring.
- Tighten the steering column bolts in the same direction as they were removed.
- Do not reuse the universal joint bolt when installing.
Remove the clip.

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Disconnect the connector.
[4WD]

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Loosen the mounting bolt (A). [Both side]

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Disconnect the EPS connector (A) and then remove the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

[4WD]

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[2WD]

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ECU when removing steering gear box.
Using the engine support fixture (SST No.: 09200-38001, 09200-2S100, 09200-2S200), hold the engine assembly safely.

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Remove the engine mounting bracket of both sides.
[LAMBDA]

Tightening torque:

156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

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[TAU]

Tightening torque:

63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

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Remove the brake disc cooing air duct. [Both side]
[2WD]

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Loosen the sub frame sub mounting bolts. [Both side]
[2WD]

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Loosen the sub frame mounting bolts and then remove the sub frame.
[4WD]

Tightening torque:

156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

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CAUTION: Must use a jack for safety.

[2WD]

Tightening torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

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CAUTION: Must use a jack for safety.
Remove the tension arm/compression arm from the sub frame.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT LOWER ARM ")
Remove the lateral arm from the sub frame.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT LOWER ARM ")
Remove the front stabilizer bar from the sub frame.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT STABILIZER BAR ")
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")