Repair Procedures: Removal

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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)

Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
Tightening Torque:

294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Driveshaft Caulking Nut
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NOTE:
- The front hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as displayed in the image below.
  Caulking Depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
Fig 3: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Remove the brake caliper assembly.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT BRAKE ")
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) and wheel speed sensor cable bracket (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor And Wheel Speed Sensor Cable Bracket
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Remove the brake hose mounting bracket from the knuckle.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 5: Removing Brake Hose Mounting Bracket From Knuckle
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin(A).
2. Remove the castle nut(B) and Washer (C).
3. Disconnect the ball joint from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 6: Removing Castle Nut And Washer
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  Fig 7: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool (09568-2J100)
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Using the special tool (09568-2J100), remove the lateral arm from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin(A).
2. Remove the castle nut(B) and Washer (C).
3. Remove the lateral arm from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 8: Removing Castle Nut And Washer
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  Fig 9: Removing Lateral Arm From Knuckle
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Using the special tool (09568-2J100), remove the compression arm from the knuckle.
Tightening Torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
1. Remove the split pin(A).
2. Remove the castle nut(B) and Washer (C).
3. Remove the compression arm from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
Fig 10: Removing Castle Nut And Washer
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Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle hub.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Axle Hub
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Using the special tool (09568-2J100), separate the upper arm from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin(A).
2. Remove the castle nut(B).
3. Remove the upper arm from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  78.5 - 88.3 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 12: Locating Castle Nut
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  Fig 13: Removing Upper Arm From Knuckle
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Loosen the bolt and nut, separate the front shock absorber assembly from the lower arm.
Tightening Torque:

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

[AWD]

Fig 14: Separating Front Shock Absorber Assembly From Lower Arm (AWD)
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[2WD]

Fig 15: Separating Front Shock Absorber Assembly From Lower Arm (2WD)
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Using SST "Engine support fixture", support the Engine.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ")

Fig 16: Supporting Engine Using SST Engine Support Fixture
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the universal joint from the steering gearbox by loosening the universal joint bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Loosening Universal Joint Bolt
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NOTE:
- Keep the steering wheel in a neutral position. Moving the steering wheel may damage the cable inside the clock spring.
- Tighten the steering column bolts in the same direction as they were removed.
- Do not reuse the universal joint bolt when installing.
Remove the stay bracket by loosening the bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 18: Removing Stay Bracket Bolt
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Remove the side cover.

Fig 19: Removing Side Cover
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Remove the fixed clip from the subframe.

Fig 20: Removing Fixed Clip From Subframe
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Disconnect the EPS connector and then remove the Wiring (A).

Fig 21: Disconnecting EPS Connector
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Remove the wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the hood assembly.
(Refer to Body - "HOOD ASSEMBLY ")
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the subframe stay bracket by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening Torques:

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

Fig 22: Removing Subframe Stay Bracket
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Loosen the subframe mounting bolts and then remove the subframe.
Tightening Torque:

176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb-ft)

Fig 23: Loosening Subframe Mounting Bolts
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NOTE:
- Must use a engine jack for safety.
Fig 24: Supporting Engine Using Jack
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Loosen the Hanger (A) and then take down the engine slowly.

Fig 25: Locating Hanger
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the order parts when removing the subframe.
Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the sub frame. [Tau 5.0]
Tightening Torque:

176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb-ft)

Fig 26: Removing Sub Frame Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the mounting nuts and then remove the sub frame. [Tau 5.0]
Tightening Torque:

176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb-ft)

Fig 27: Removing Sub Frame Mounting Nuts
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Loosen the mounting Bolts (A) and then remove the steering gear box from the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 28: Removing Steering Gear Box From Sub Frame
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Loosen the mounting bolt & nut and then remove the lateral arm from the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 29: Removing Lateral Arm From Sub Frame
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Loosen the mounting bolt & nut and then remove the compression arm from the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 30: Removing Compression Arm From Sub Frame
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Remove the engine mounting Bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 31: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")