Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Replacement

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

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





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with 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)




3. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000).

Tightening torque :
23.5 - 33.3N.m(2.5 - 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 - 24.6lb-ft)








4. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000).

Tightening torque :
78.5 - 88.3N.m(8.0 - 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1lb-ft)




5. 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)





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)

6. Remove the rubber hanger (A).




7. Loosen 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)




8. 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)




9. Remove the lower arm.

10. Remove the stabilizer bar.

11. Remove the steering gear box.

12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
13. Check the wheel alignment.