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 (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link With Mounting Nut
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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 (2.5 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint
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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 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly With 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.
Tightening torque:

53.9 ~ 63.7N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

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 lower arm.
(Refer to - "Lower Arm ")
Remove the stabilizer bar.
(Refer to "FRONT STABILIZER BAR ")
Remove the steering gear box.
(Refer to "STEERING GEAR BOX ")
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to - "TIRES/WHEELS ")