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:
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.
Must be replaced with new bolt when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
Remove the undercover (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 remove the roll rod stopper (A).
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)
Remove the front lower arm.
(Refer to SS group - "Front Lower Arm")
Remove the front stabilizer.
(Refer to SS group - "Front Stabilizer")
Remove the steering gearbox.
(Refer to ST group - "Steering Gearbox")
Installation is the reverse of removal.