Repair Procedures: Removal

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)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

Fig 1: Locate Front Wheel And Tire With Nuts
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Locate Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly With Nut
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 3: Locate Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin And Castle Nut
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Fig 4: Remove Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST (09568-34000)
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CAUTION:
- When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
- Keep SST tied to the car as there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST when removing the lower arm ball joint.
- Be sure to use SST as the peripheral parts may be damaged when the lower arm ball joint is removed by using a general tool such as lever.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 5: Locate Lower Arm With Bolt And Nut
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Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).
1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).
  
  Fig 6: Locate Sub Body Bolt
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2. Input the sub body (A) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
3. Tighten bolt (B) of the sub body bolt to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
  
  Fig 7: Locate Sub Body And Bolt
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4. Install the safe wire (A).
  
  Fig 8: Locate Safe Wire
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  NOTE: Install a safe wire on the front strut to prevent dropping the SST and hurting technicians.
5. Install the main body, between the front strut and the lower arm.
  
  Fig 9: Install Main Body Between Front Strut And Lower Arm
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6. To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.
  
  Fig 10: Locate Fixing Clamp
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7. After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.
  
  Fig 11: Rotate Handle Clockwise
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8. Tighten a main body bolt (A) of the slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
Fig 12: Locate Main Body Bolt
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening Torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
CAUTION:
- Keep the gear in the neutral range to prevent any damage on the clock spring inner cable while handling the steering wheel.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
Fig 13: Locate Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

CAUTION: Bolt (A) is a special bolt only for bolt and is not to be reused.

Fig 14: Locate Roll Rod Stopper Bolt
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 15: Locate Muffler Rubber Hanger
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Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
Loosen four (4) bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 16: Locate Stabilizer Bar And Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")