Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel & Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Stabilizer Link
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:

23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool
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Fig 4: Identifying Special Service Tool
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:

78.5 ~ 88.3N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

Fig 5: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle Using Special Tool
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly And Mounting Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
- Must be replaced with new bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
Remove the rubber hanger (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Rubber Hanger
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Loosen the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.

Fig 8: Identifying Roll Rod With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).
Tightening torque:

Sub frame mounting bolt & nut

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

Sub frame stay mounting bolt

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

Fig 9: Identifying Front Sub Frame With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the protecter (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Protecter
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Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque:

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

Fig 11: Identifying Front Sub Frame Stabilizer With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Fig 12: Identifying Front Sub Frame Stabilizer With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Fig 13: Identifying Stabilizer Link With Mounting Nut
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Remove the bushing (A) and the clamp (B) from the stabilizer bar.

Fig 14: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Bushing And Clamp
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to - "TIRES/WHEELS ")