Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80 lb-ft)
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:

100 ~ 120 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72 ~ 87 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Link Nut
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Disconnect the tie-rod end with the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100 or 09568-4A000).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End With Knuckle Using SST
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

30 ~ 35 N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 22 ~ 25 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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CAUTION: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Cross Member Mounting Bolts & Nuts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Identifying Cross Member Mounting Bolts & Nuts (2 Of 2)
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Remove steering gearbox from the cross member by loosening the bracket mounting bolts.

Fig 6: Identifying Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove steering gearbox from the cross member by loosening the mounting bolts.
Installation is the reverse of the removal.