Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Loosen the lower arm mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque:

58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

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Detach the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).

After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).

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Insert the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.

Tighten the bolt (C) sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

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Install the main body (A) after fixing it with a wire to prevent SST from falling.

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After installing the body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.

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Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.

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Tightening torque:

B: 117.6 - 137.2 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.7 - 101.2 lb.ft)

C: 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.1 lb.ft)

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