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: 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: Stabilizer Link
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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: Tie-Rod End
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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: Lower Arm
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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: Universal Joint Assembly
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1. 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.
2. Must be replaced with new bolt when assembling.
  (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
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: Roll Rod Stopper
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 7: Muffler 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: Sub Frame Bolts
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Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 9: Stabilizer Bar (1 Of 2)
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Fig 10: Stabilizer Bar (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the nut and then remove the stabilizer link (A) from the stabilizer bar.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 11: Stabilizer Link
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")