Removal And Installation

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Remove the front wheel and tire (A).
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.
Remove the engine room under cover.
G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

G 2.0 MPI NU (ATKINSON) (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the lower arm nut (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Detach the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (09568-1S100).

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NOTE:
- 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 sub frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")