1.
Remove the front wheel ＆ tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
caution
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel ＆ tire.
Remove the front wheel ＆ tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel ＆ tire.
Disconnect the pressure hose (A), return hose (B) and then drain the power steering oil.
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle.
Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m(2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m(6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)
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)
• 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 use the universal joint bolt again.
Remove the rubber hanger (A).
Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :
53.9 ~ 63.7N.m(5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).
Tightening torque :
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.
Remove the bushing (A) and the clamp (B) from the stabilizer bar.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Add power steering fluid to reservoir.
Bleed the power steering system.
(Refer to ST group - "Air bleeding")
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
