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Replacement
1. | 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.
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 sprit pin and castle 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, 25.3 ~ 32.5lb-ft)
4. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm(A).
Tightening torque : 98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0Kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
5. | Loosen the nut and then remove the dust cover(A).
6. | 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 ~ 25.3lb-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.
7. | Loosen the bolt(A) & nut(B) and then remove the roll rod stopper.
Tightening torque : 107.9 ~ 127.5N.m(11.0 ~ 13.0Kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)
8. | Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger(A).
9. | Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening torque : 176.5 ~ 196.1N.m(18.0 ~ 20.0Kgf.m, 130.2 ~ 144.7lb-ft)
10. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the protactor(A).
11. | Loosen the bolt and then remove the stabilizer (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque : 44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5Kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
12. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
13. | Check the alignment. (Refer to 'Tires/Wheels - alingment')
Inspection
1. | Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. | Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
3. | Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.