Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening Torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link
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Remove the split pin and nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening Torque:

23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

Fig 3: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening Torque:

78.5 ~ 88.3N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

Fig 4: Removing Lower Arm
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly
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1. Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
2. Must be replaced with new bolt when assembling.
  (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
Loosen the bolt & nut 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 6: Removing Roll Rod Stopper
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Muffler Rubber Hanger
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening Torque

Sub Frame Mounting Bolts & Nuts:

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

Sub Frame Stay Mounting Bolt

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

Fig 8: Removing Sub Frame
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Remove the front lower arm.
(Refer to: Front Suspension System - "FRONT LOWER ARM ").
Remove the front stabilizer bar.
(Refer to: Front Suspension System - "FRONT STABILIZER BAR ").
Remove the steering gearbox.
(Refer to: Steering System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ").
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to: Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ").