Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb.ft)
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Disconnect the connector (A).

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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Use the SST (09568-34000).
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
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CAUTION:
- When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
- Keep the SST tied to the car as there is a risk of injury when the SST is dropped while removing the lower arm ball joint.
- Be sure to use the SST as the peripheral parts may get damaged from attempts to remove the lower arm ball joint using general tools such as lever.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
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 front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).

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

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Input the sub body (A) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.

Tighten bolt (B) of the sub body bolt to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

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Install the safe wire (A).

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NOTE: Install a safe wire on the front strut to prevent dropping the SST and hurting technicians.

Install the main body, between the front strut and the lower arm.

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To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.

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After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.

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

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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
- Keep the gear in neutral-range to prevent damaging the clock spring inner cable when handling the steering wheel.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

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

Bolts:
1. 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
2. 156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
  Nuts:
3. 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
4. 156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
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Loosen 3 bolts (A) and then remove the protector.
Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

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Remove the steering gearbox from the cross member by loosening 4 mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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