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 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel And Tire With Bolts
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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.
Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 70.6N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Knuckle Lower Arm
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Loosen the bolts (B, C), and then remove the front lower arm (A).
Tightening torque

(B) 117.7 ~ 137.3N.m(12.0 ~ 14.0kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3lb-ft)

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

Fig 3: Locating Front Lower Arm And Bolts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.