Repair Procedures: Removal

(Refer to " Removal  ") 

1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (B) and washer (C).

   Tightening torque: 

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

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1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A)

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2. Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
3. Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

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4. Install the safe wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.

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5. After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.

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6. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.

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Tightening torque: 

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

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