Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

29.4 - 34.3 N.m (3.0 - 3.5 kgf.m, 21.7 - 25.3 lb.ft)

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CAUTION:
- Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damaging of the clock spring inner cable when you handling the steering wheel.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:

88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
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:
  
  88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)
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CAUTION:
- When using SST, be careful not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
- Keep SST tied to the car as there is risk of injury when the SST is dropped while removing the lower arm ball joint.
- Be sure to use SST when removing the lower arm ball joint as general tool such as lever may damage the peripheral parts.
Loosen the pin (A), and then remove the lower arm nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the muffler hanger.

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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (D).
Tightening torque:

Bolt:

(A): 44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

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

Nut:

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

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Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the heat protector.
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Loosen the gear box mounting bolts (A) and then remove the gear box.
Tightening torque:

88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")