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).
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Link With Nut
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
- Remove the split pin (B).
- Remove the castle nut (C).
- Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:

23.5 - 33.3 N.m (2.4 - 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 - 24.6 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin And Castle Nut
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Fig 4: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint 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.
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 5: Locating Lower Arm With Nut
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Fig 6: 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 bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Locating 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 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

Fig 8: Locating Roll Rod Stopper With Bolt And Nut
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

Fig 9: Locating 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 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

Sub frame stay mounting bolt

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

Fig 10: Locating Sub Frame With Bolts And 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 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Steering System - "Steering Gearbox")
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")