Repair Procedures: Replacement

Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the wheel cap (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Cap
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it.
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 2: Locating Wheel Cap
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the assist arm protector.

Fig 3: Identifying Assist Arm Protector
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear assist arm (A) with the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

107.9 ~ 117.7 N.m (11.0 ~ 12.0 Kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Loosening Rear Assist Arm Bolt
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NOTE:
- Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
- Record the position of the alignment marks before removing the rear lower arm to keep from tightening the bolt and washer to the wrong position or the wrong direction.
Loosen the bolt and then remove the assist arm.
Tightening Torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Loosening Assist Arm Bolt
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NOTE: Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
Record the position of the alignment marks before removing the rear lower arm to keep from tightening the bolt and washer to the wrong position or the wrong direction.