Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Remove the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.





CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

4. Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.




5. Remove the brake caliper (A).




6. After removing both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts, remove the ball joint by using the special tool(09568-4A000).




7. Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).




8. Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B)








9. Remove the front muffler rubber hanger from the sub-frame.




10. Remove the bolts and nuts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.




11. After lowering the jack which supports the sub frame in a proper level, remove both sides of the stabilizer bar assembly mounting bolts (A).




12. Remove the stabilizer bar assembly through the gap between the body and the rear side of the sub frame.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the power steering related tubes.

13. Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).






INSTALLATION

1. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).





NOTE:
Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).

2. Install the bracket on the bushing (B).
3. After tightening the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.
4. Install the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts (A) to the subframe.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
44.1 - 53.9 (4.5 - 5.5, 32.5 - 39.8)





5. After lifting the jack which supports the sub frame, install the four bolts (A) of the sub frame and the eight bolts (B) of the guide bracket.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
Bolt (A) : 156.9 - 176.5 (16 - 18, 115.7 - 130.2)
Bolt (B) : 44.1 - 53.9 (4.5 - 5.5, 32.5 - 39.8)





6. Install the front muffler rubber hanger to the sub-frame.




7. Install the engine mounting bolts (A, B)

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
49.0 - 63.7 (5.0 - 6.5, 36.2 - 47.0)









8. Install both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts(B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
98.1 - 117.7 (10.0 - 12.0, 72.3 - 86.8)





9. Install both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B). Install the brake caliper then bolt (C) is torqued to specifications.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
Bolt (B) : 23.5 - 33.3 (2.4 - 3.4, 17.4 - 24.6)
Bolt (C) : 21.6 - 31.4 (2.2 - 3.2, 15.9 - 23.1)





10. Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
98.1 - 117.7 (10 - 12, 72.3 - 86.8)





11. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
88.3 - 107.9 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)






CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).

12. Install the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
29.4 - 34.3 (3.0 - 3.5, 21.7 - 25.3)






CAUTION:
After installation, if necessary, adjust the alignment of the steering wheel and front tires