Repair Procedures: Replacement: [2WD]

Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the nut and then separate the stabilizer link from the front shock absorber.
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the engine room side cover.
G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Disconnect the R-MDPS connector (A) and clip (B).

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Loosen the shaft joint bolt (A) and then separate the shaft joint.
Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE:
- Keep the steering wheel in a neutral position. Moving the steering wheel may damage the cable inside the clock spring.
- Tighten the steering column bolts in the same direction as they were removed.
- Do not reuse the universal joint bolt when installing.
Disconnect the R-MDPS wiring clip (A) from the sub frame.

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Remove the tie rod end nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the knuckle by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Loosen the gear box bolts (A) and then remove the gear box.

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NOTE: Must use a engine jack for safety.
Remove the front wheel guard.

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Remove the lateral arm.
Tightening torque:

117.7 - 132.4 N.m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf.m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb.ft)

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Loosen the compression arm bolt & nut from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the hood assembly.
(Refer to " HOOD ASSEMBLY ")
Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to " ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

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Loosen the engine mounting insulator nut (A).
Tightening torque:

63.7 - 83.3 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)

Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI

[LH]

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[RH]

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Lambda-II 3.3 T-GDI

[LH]

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[RH]

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NOTE: When loosen the 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II mounting insulator nut, raise the vehicle.
Remove the clip (A) from the sub frame.
[3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II]

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Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Must use a engine jack for safety.
Remove the engine bracket from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Install at the empty vehicle height when it is assembled.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to " ALIGNMENT ")