Repair Procedures: Removal

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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 to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
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 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)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")