Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel & Tire
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CAUTION: 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)

Fig 2: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link With Front Strut Assembly
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Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle.
Tightening torque :

23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Tie-Rod End With Front Axle
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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)

Fig 4: Removing Lower Arm
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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)

Fig 5: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box
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CAUTION:
- 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 bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
  SEAL-LOCK Specifications: MS721-39 "TYPE-D" Product: ND industries 1193S
Remove the rubber hanger (A).

Fig 6: Removing Rubber Hanger
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Loosen the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :

53.9 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

Fig 7: Removing Roll Rod Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).
Tightening torque :

Sub frame mounting bolt & nut

156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

Sub frame stay mounting bolt

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

Fig 8: Removing Front Sub Frame
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Remove the protector (A) and steering gearbox (B) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :

58.8 ~ 78.8N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)

LHD

Fig 9: Removing Protector From Front Sub Frame (LHD)
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LHD

Fig 10: Removing Steering Gearbox From Front Sub Frame (LHD)
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RHD

Fig 11: Removing Protector From Front Sub Frame (RHD)
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RHD

Fig 12: Removing Steering Gearbox From Front Sub Frame (RHD)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to ALIGNMENT .)