Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Fig 1: Wheel And Tire
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Front Strut Assembly And Stabilizer Link
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Remove the sprit pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque:

23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Tie-Rod End, Sprit Pin And Castle Nut
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Lower Arm, Bolt And Nut
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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)
NOTE:
- Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
- Do not use the bolt again.
Fig 5: Universal Joint Assembly And Bolt
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Roll Rod Stopper And Bolt
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 7: Muffler Rubber Hanger
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening torque

Bolts:

(A) 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

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

Nuts:

(C) 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

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

Fig 8: Sub Frame Bolts And Nuts
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Loosen the bolt (A-4ea) and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Stabilizer Bar And Bolts
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Loosen the bolt and then remove the protector (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Protector
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Remove the steering gearbox (B) from the cross member by loosening the mounting bolt (A-4ea).
Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Steering Gearbox And Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the nut (A-2ea) and then remove the sub frame damper (B).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

Fig 12: Sub Frame Damper And Nuts
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Remove the front lower arm.
(Refer to "FRONT LOWER ARM ")
Loosen the bolt (A-2ea) and then remove the roll rod stopper (B) from the sub frame (C).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 13: Roll Rod Stopper And Mounting Bolts
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Fig 14: Sub Frame
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")