Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the universal joint (B).
Tightening torque :

13 ~ 18 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

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

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Front Wheel/Tire & Front Hub
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the pressure hose (A).

Fig 3: Pressure Hose
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Remove the return hose (A).

Fig 4: Return Hose
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Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 5: 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.
Tightening torque :

65 ~ 80 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.8 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Tie Rod End, Self-Locking Nut & Cotter Pin
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Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque :

90 ~ 120 N.m (9.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Lower Arm & Ball Joint Mounting Bolt
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Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque :

65 ~ 85 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 9: Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the twelve bolts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.
Tightening torque :

Sub frame mounting bolt : 160 ~ 180 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)

Sub frame stay mounting bolt : 45 ~ 60 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf, m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Sub Frame Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the stabilizer bar & lower arm.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
After installation, bleed the power steering system.