Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE: Insert into the shaft so that the center of the bolt and the marketing (A) are in a straight line.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

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

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the stabilizer link (A) by loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle using the SST (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Use the SST (09568-34000) as shown in illustrations below.
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
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CAUTION:
- When using the SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
- Keep the SST fixed to the car as there is a risk of injury if it is dropped while removing the lower arm ball joint.
- Be sure to use SST when removing the lower arm ball joint as any attempts with general tools such as lever may damage the peripheral parts.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

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Loosen the bolt and then separate the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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

Sub frame mounting bolt & nut

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

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Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the gear box (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- At all times, perform ASP calibration and EPS type recognition after assembling.
Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to "ALIGNMENT ")