Repair Procedures: Removal

1. 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)

   Fig 1: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box

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   NOTE:

   • 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.
   • Do not reuse the bolt.
2. 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 2: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub

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   NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
3. Loosen the bolt & nut after removing the pin (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6 lb-ft)

   Fig 3: Removing Pin

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   NOTE: Do not use a bar to release the lower arm from the knuckle.
4. Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
   1. Install the support bolt (A) from bolt hole.
   2. Install the support body (B) from front axle.
   3. Tighten the bolt (C).
   Fig 4: Installing Support Bolt From Bolt Hole

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   Fig 5: Installing Support Body From Front Axle

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5. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
   1. Remove the split pin (A).
   2. Loosen the nut and then remove the ball joint (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)

   Fig 6: Removing Split Pin

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6. 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)

   Fig 7: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link With Front Strut Assembly

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7. Remove the engine room under cover (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   7.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 8.6 lb-ft)

   Fig 8: Removing Engine Room Under Cover

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8. Remove the engine room cover.

   Tightening torque: 

   7.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 8.6 lb-ft)

   Fig 9: Removing Engine Room Cover

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

   Tightening torque 

   Bolt (C): 

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

   Bolt (B): 

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

   Fig 10: Removing Roll Rod Stopper Bolt

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10. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Muffler Rubber Hanger

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11. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame.

    Tightening torque 

    Bolts: 

    (A)  44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

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

    Nuts: 

    (C)  44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

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

    Fig 12: Removing Sub Frame

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    NOTE: Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.

    Fig 13: Setting Up Transmission Jack Under Lower Arm

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

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 8.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 14: Removing Protector

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13. Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the stabilizer bar from the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 15: Removing Stabilizer Bar From Sub Frame

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14. Remove the steering gearbox from the cross member by loosening the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 16: Removing Steering Gearbox From Cross Member

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15. Installation is the reverse of removal.
16. Check the wheel Alignment.

(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")