Removal And Installation

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Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "WHEEL ")
Remove the lower arm mounting bolt and nut (A).
Tightening torque:

58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the front lower arm from the front axle.

NOTE: If the lower arm ball joint is stuck on the front axle, remove the front lower arm by using SST (0K545-A9100).

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

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Insert the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.

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

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Install the safe wire (A).

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Install the main body (A) 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 the body (A) rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.

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

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Remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

B: 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb.ft)

C: 157.0 - 176.6 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")