Repair Procedures: Removal

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: Locating Steering Gear Box Universal Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Keep the 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:

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

Fig 2: Remove Wheel & Tire
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine mechanical system - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Tie Rod End Pin & Nut
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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

Fig 4: Remove Knuckle Using SST (09568-34000)
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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)

Fig 5: Locating Lower Arm Bolt & Nut
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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)

Fig 6: Locating Stabilizer Link Nut
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Remove the muffler hanger.

Fig 7: Locating Muffler Hanger
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (D).
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 8: Remove Sub Frame
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Remove the roll rod bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

B: 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb.ft)

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

Fig 9: Locating Lower Arm From Sub Frame With Bolts & Nut
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Loosen the screw (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)

Fig 10: Locating Heat Protector With Bolts
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Loosen the gear box mounting bolts (A) and then remove the gear box.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 11: Locating Gear Box With Mounting Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")