Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Locate Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locate Stabilizer Link With Nut
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Remove the split pin and nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque:

23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

Fig 3: Disconnect Tie-Rod End From Front Knuckle
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque:

78.5 ~ 88.3N.m(8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

Fig 4: Locate Lower Arm With Bolt And Nut
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

Fig 5: Locate Universal Joint Assembly With Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
- Do not use the bolt again.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then separate the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Locate Roll Rod Stopper With Bolt & Nut
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 7: Locate Muffler Rubber Hanger
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque

Sub Frame Mounting Bolts & Nuts:

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

Sub Frame Stay Mounting Bolt

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

Fig 8: Locate Sub Frame With Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the front lower arm.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT LOWER ARM ")
Remove the front stabilizer bar.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT STABILIZER BAR ")
Remove the steering gearbox.
(Refer to STEERING GEAR BOX
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")