Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65 ~ 80 lb-ft)
Disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

100 ~ 120 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72 ~ 87 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link From Front Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the tie-rod end from the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100 or 09568-4A000).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End From Knuckle Using SST
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Remove the two bolts for lower arm ball joint.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolts
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Box
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CAUTION: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying Cross Member Mounting Bolts & Nuts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Identifying Cross Member Mounting Bolts & Nuts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the stabilizer from the cross member by loosening the bracket mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

45 ~ 55 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32 ~ 40 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Stabilizer Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.

Fig 8: Identifying Stabilizer Link
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Remove the bushing (A) and the bracket (B) from the stabilizer bar.

Fig 9: Identifying Bushing & Bracket
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Installation is the reverse of removal.