Repair Procedures: Removal

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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening Torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

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NOTE:
- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
1. Remove the split pin (C).
2. Loosen the nut (B).
3. Using SST (09568-1 S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening Torque:

24.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the split pin (C).
Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-1 S100).
Tightening Torque:

58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly 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)

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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the bolt.
- Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
- When assembling, insert the shark pin into the universal joint york slot as the image below.
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Remove the roll rod stopper by loosening the bolt and nut.
Tightening Torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

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Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).

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Remove the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening Torque

176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 b-ft)

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NOTE:
- Set a transmission jack for safety.
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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

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Remove the stabilizer link.
Tightening Torque:

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

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Remove the bushing.

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NOTE:
- When installing, assemble slit of bush is located in the direction shown.
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Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.
Check the Wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")