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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from 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 to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
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  2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  3. Remove the sprit pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  4. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  5. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    NOTE:
    • Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
    • Do not use the bolt again.
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  6. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  7. Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  8. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
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  9. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame.

    Tightening torque 

    Bolts: 

    1. 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
    2. 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

      Nuts: 

    3. 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
    4. 156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
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  10. Loosen the bolt (A-4ea) and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  11. Loosen the bolt and then remove the protector (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  12. Remove the steering gearbox (B) from the cross member by loosening the mounting bolt (A-4ea).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  13. Loosen the nut (A-2ea) and then remove the sub frame damper (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  14. Remove the front lower arm.

    (Refer to "FRONT LOWER ARM ")

  15. Loosen the bolt (A-2ea) and then remove the roll rod stopper (B) from the sub frame (C).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  16. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  17. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")