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)
Drain the power steering fluid.

Fig 1: Draining Power Steering Fluid

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Fig 2: Draining Power Steering Fluid

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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly form the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :

21.6 ~ 26.5N.m(2.2 ~ 2.7kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt
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CAUTION: keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Remove the front strut assembly. (Refer to FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY )
Remove the front lower arm. (Refer to FRONT LOWER ARM )
Loosen the roll stopper bolt & nut.
Tightening torque :

78.5 ~ 107.9N.m(8.0 ~ 11.0Kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Roll Stopper Bolt And Nut
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Remove the rubber hanger (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Hanger
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Loosen the roll stopper mounting bolt.
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 6: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
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Loosen the bolts & nuts then remove the sub frame.
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 7: Identifying Sub Frame Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the stabilizer. (Refer to the FRONT STABILIZER BAR )
Remove the steering gear box. (Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR BOX the steering gear box.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the air. (Refer to AIR BLEEDING the ST group.