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: Locating 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).
Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Lower Arm With Nut
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Fig 3: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle By Using SST (09568-34000)
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CAUTION:
- When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
- Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
- The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the front lower arm (A).
Tightening torque

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

Fig 4: Locating Front Lower Arm With Bolt (1 Of 2)
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Tightening torque

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

Fig 5: Locating Front Lower Arm With Bolt (2 Of 2)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")