Repair Procedures: Replacement

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:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front 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 From Front Strut Assembly
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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 From Front Knuckle
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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 Bolt & Nut
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) 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 5: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box
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- 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.
- 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: Separating Roll Rod Stopper
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

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

Sub frame mounting bolt & nut

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 Mounting Bolts & Nuts
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Loosen the bolt and then remove the protector (A) and steering gear box (B).
Tightening torque:

Steering gearbox bolts:

58.8 ~ 78.5N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)

Protector bolts:

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

Fig 9: Removing Protector And Steering Gear Box
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the wheel Alignment.