Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.

Fig 1: Steering Universal Joint Assembly & Bolt
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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.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).

Fig 2: Front Wheel/Tire & Front Hub Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

Fig 3: Front Stabilizer Link & Nut
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After removing both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B) and cotter pin (C), remove the ball joint by using the special tool (09568-4A000).

Fig 4: Tie Rod End, Self-Locking Nut & Cotter Pin
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Fig 5: Removing Tie Rod
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Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).

Fig 6: Lower Arm & Ball Joint Mounting Bolt
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Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B)

Fig 7: Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the twelve bolts and nuts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.

Fig 9: Sub Frame Bolts & Nuts
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After lowering the jack which supports the sub frame in a proper level, remove both sides of the stabilizer bar assembly mounting bolts (A).

Fig 10: Stabilizer Bar Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the stabilizer bar assembly through the gap between the body and the rear side of the sub frame.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the power steering related tubes.
Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).

Fig 11: Stabilizer Bar Brackets & Bushings
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