Repair Procedures: Replacement

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

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

Fig 1: Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the bolt & 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 2: Lower Arm
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Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the front lower arm (A).
Tightening Torque

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Fig 3: Lower Arm & Mounting Bolt (1 Of 2)
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Tightening Torque

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

Fig 4: Lower Arm & Mounting Bolt (2 Of 2)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")