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).

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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) 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)

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CAUTION:
- Insert the universal joint to the gear box certainly.
- Do not reuse the bolt (A).
Disconnect the pressure hose (A), return hose (B) and then drain the power steering fluid.
Tightening torque:

53.9 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

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Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME " - proceed on step 4)
Remove the bolt (A) and nut (B) from the heat 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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Disconnect the pressure hose bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the gear box fit tube (A).
Tightening torque:

11.8 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

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Disconnect the gear box (A) from the sub frame.
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 ")