Repair Procedures: Removal
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire. - Loosen the nut (A) and disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly.
Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
[ECS]
[HPD]
- Remove the under cover (A) & (B).
- Loosen clamp mounting bolts and then separate the stabilizer bar from the subframe.
Tightening torque:
49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
[4WD]
[2WD]
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")