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 upper arm (A) by loosening the bolt & nut from the rear carrier.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Rear Carrier Upper Arm
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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.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) with the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 4: Loosening Rear Upper Arm Bolt & Nut
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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.
Installation is the reverse of removal.