Repair procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
Disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link From Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the tie-rod end from the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100). After removing split pin and nut.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End From Knuckle
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

30 ~ 35 (3.0 ~ 3.5, 22 ~ 25)

Fig 3: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box
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CAUTION: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Fig 4: Removing Cross Member (1 Of 3)
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Fig 5: Removing Cross Member (2 Of 3)
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Fig 6: Removing Cross Member (3 Of 3)
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Remove steering gearbox from the cross member by loosening the bracket mounting bolts.
Installation is the reverse of the removal.