Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle.
Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.5 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
78.5 ~ 88.3N.m(8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Do not reuse the bolt
Remove the rubber hanger (A).
Loosen the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5N.m(11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)
Support the subframe with SST(09568-34000) and then remove the subframe (A) by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :
Sub frame mounting nut :
156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt :
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
Remove the lower arm.
Remove the stabilizer bar.
Remove the steering gear box.
(Refer to ST group - "Steering Gear Box")
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to 'Tires/Wheels - alingment')