Removal and Installation

Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "WHEEL ")
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening the nut.
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, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.

Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).

Remove the split pin (A).

Remove the castle nut (B).

Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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Remove the split pin (A).
Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolt and nut (B).
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 front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).

After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).
Insert the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.

Tighten the bolt (C) sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

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Install the safe wire (A).

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Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.

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To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body and then rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.

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Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.

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Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the universal joint (B).
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:
- Always use a new bolt.
- Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
- Assemble so that the universal joint hole is inserted matching the cut surface of the pinion shaft.
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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (B):

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

Bolt (C):

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Always use a new bolt (B).
Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).

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Support the sub frame (A) with a jack and then loosen the sub frame bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

Bolts (B), Nuts (C): 44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

Bolts (D), Nuts (E): 176.6 - 196.2 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the sub frame (A).

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Remove the heat protector (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the steering gear box (A) by loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")