Repair procedures: Replacement
- Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
90 ~ 110N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80lb-ft)
- Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly by loosening the nuts (A).
Tightening torque:
100 ~ 120N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72 ~ 87lb-ft)
- Disconnect the front strut assembly (C) with the front lower arm by loosening the bolt & nuts (B).
Tightening torque:
140 ~ 160N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101 ~ 116lb-ft)
- Remove the split pin and castle nuts (A).
Tightening torque:
80 ~ 90N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 58 ~ 65lb-ft)
- Disconnect the front upper arm (A) with the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).
- Disconnect the front strut assembly with the frame by loosening the mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
55 ~ 65N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 40 ~ 47lb-ft)
- Disconnect the bracket (B) with the front strut assembly (A) loosening the nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 ~ 30N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0kgf.m, 14 ~ 22lb-ft)
- Installation is the reverse of removal.