Repair Procedures: Removal
- Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position.
- Remove the front wheel and tires.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
- Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
NOTE:- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
- Remove the split pin and nut (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
- Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Do not reuse the bolt.
- Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
- Assemble so that the universal joint hole is inserted matching the cut surface of the pinion shaft.
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).
- Remove the roll rod bracket (C) by loosening the bolt (A), (B).
Tightening torque
- 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
- 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.CAUTION:
- Set a transmission jack for safety.
Tightening torque
Sub frame mounting bolts and nut:
176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0-20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 b-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt:
44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the heated protector (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
- Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- Remove the front lower arm (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:
Front: 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)
Rear: 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)