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.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
29.4 ~ 34.3N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.7lb-ft)
Keep in the neutral-range to prevent damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Must be replaced with new bolt when assembling.
(SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
Remove the under cover (A).
Remove the split pin and nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 44.1N.m(3.5 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 25.7 ~ 32.5lb-ft)
Loosen the bolt & 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)
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
Loosen the bolt & nut and then saperate the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)
Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts:
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
Loosen the bolt and then remove the protector (A) and steering gear box (B).
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
Installation is the reverse of the removal.