Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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 1: Locating Sub Frame Bolt
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NOTE: Insert to the shaft in order that the center of the bolt and the marking (A) is in a straight line.
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)

Fig 2: Locating Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the stabilizer link (A) loosening the nut.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Link Nut (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Removing Stabilizer Link Nut (2 Of 2)
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Use the SST (09568-34000).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
  
  Fig 5: Removing Split Pin, Castle Nut
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  Fig 6: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST
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  CAUTION:
  - When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
  - Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
  - The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening Torque:

58.9 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Locating Lower Arm
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Loosen the bolt and then separate the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 8: Locating Roll Rod Stopper
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Install the jack and then remove the bolt and nut.
Tightening Torque

Sub Frame Mounting Bolts & Nuts:

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

Fig 9: Installing Jack
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Fig 10: Removing Bolt And Nut
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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: Removing Stabilizer From Front Sub Frame
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Remove the gear box (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)

Fig 12: Removing Gear Box Mounting Bolts
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Remove the front lower arm.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT LOWER ARM ")
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")