Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the universal bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Removing Universal Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Keep neutral range to prevent damaging the clock spring inner cable when steering the wheel.
- Do Not reuse the bolt.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nub (B).
Tightening Torque:

78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End Pin And Nub
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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

Fig 4: Removing Knuckle
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Remove the lower arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening Torque:

78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Removing Lower Arm Pin And Nut
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Remove the stabilizer link nut.
Tightening Torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Removing Stabilizer Link Nut
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Loosen the nuts and then remove the heat protector.

Fig 7: Removing Heat Protector
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Remove the hanger (A).

Fig 8: Removing Hanger
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Remove the roll rod bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Loosen the bolts (A) and (B) and then remove the coolant pipe.
Tightening Torque:

6.8 - 10.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb.ft)

Fig 9: Removing Coolant Pipe Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 10: Removing Coolant Pipe Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the bolts (A, B) and nuts (C, D) and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

Bolts:

(A) 44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb.ft)

(B) 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

Nuts:

(C) 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

(D) 44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Fig 11: Removing Sub Frame Bolts And Nuts
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CAUTION: Set up the transmission jack under the subframe in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
Loosen the bolts and then remove the gearbox heat protector.

Fig 12: Removing Gearbox Heat Protector
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the front stabilizer bar.
Tightening Torque:

44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Fig 13: Removing Front Stabilizer Bar
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the gear box.
Tightening Torque:

88.3 - 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

Fig 14: Removing Gear Box
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")