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 rear wheel and tire (A).
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Front Strut Assembly
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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 And Spit Pin
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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 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: Universal Joint Assembly
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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: Roll Rod Stopper, Mounting Bolt And Nut
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

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

Sub frame mounting bolt & nut

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 And Nuts
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Loosen the bolts (A-2ea) and then remove the protector (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 9: Protector
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Loosen the bolts (A-4ea) and then remove the steering gear box (B) from sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Steering Gear Box
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")
When reinstalling gearbox after removal, MDPS ASP setting must be performed.
(Refer to "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")