Removal And Installation

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
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)

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CAUTION:
- Keep 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:

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

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nub (B).
Tightening torque:

78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

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Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).

Remove the lower arm pin (A) and nut (B).

Tightening torque:

78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).

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NOTE:

When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.

Remove the stabilizer link nut.
Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

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Loosen the nuts and then remove the heat protector.

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Remove the hanger (A).

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Remove the roll rod bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Loosen the bolts (A) and (B) and then remove the coolant pipe.
Tightening torque:

6.8 - 10.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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Loosen the bolts (A, B) and nuts (C, D) and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

Bolts:
1. 44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb.ft)
2. 176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.6 lb-ft)
  Nuts:
3. 176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.6 lb-ft)
4. 44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb.ft)
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CAUTION: Set up the transmission jack under the subframe in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
Loosen the bolts and then remove the gearbox heat protector.

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Loosen the bolts and then remove the front stabilizer bar.
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the bolts and then remove the gear box.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")