Repair procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Fig 1: Lower Arm Ball Joint Mounting Bolts
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Remove the lower arm mounting bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

Fig 2: Lower Arm Mounting Bolt (1 Of 2)
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Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

140 ~ 160 (14.0 ~ 16.0, 101 ~ 115)

Fig 3: Lower Arm Mounting Bolt (2 Of 2)
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Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-211000), remove the bushing from the lower arm.

Fig 4: Removing Bushing From Lower Arm
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Apply soap solution to the following parts.
1. Outer surface of the bushing.
2. Inner surface of the lower bushing mounting part.
Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-21100), install the busing on the lower arm. Remove old bushing on the lower arm.

Fig 5: Installing Busing On Lower Arm
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CAUTION: Remove bushing in the direction of arrow shown.
Separation force is over 800Kg

Fig 6: Wheel Speed Sensor & Bolts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.