Repair Procedures: Replacement

Tightening torque: 

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

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel & Tire

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Tightening torque: 

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Lower Arm

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1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).
   Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Front Knuckle

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2. Input the sub body (A) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
3. Tighten bolt (B) of the sub body bolt to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
   Fig 4: Inserting Sub Body Between Front Knuckle And Sub Body Bolt

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4. Install the safe wire (A).
   Fig 5: Installing Safe Wire

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   NOTE: Install a safe wire on the front strut to prevent dropping the SST and hurting technicians.
5. Install the main body, between the front strut and the lower arm.
   Fig 6: Installing Main Body Between Front Strut And Lower Arm

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6. To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.
   Fig 7: Installing Fixing Clamp Of Main Body

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7. After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.
   Fig 8: Rotating Handle Clockwise Until Fixed On Lower Arm

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8. Tighten a main body bolt (A) off slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
   Fig 9: Removing Lower Arm From Front Knuckle

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Tightening torque 

Front: 

117.7 ~ 137.3N.m(12.0 ~ 14.0kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3lb-ft)

Rear: 

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

Fig 10: Removing Front Lower Arm Bolts (1 Of 2)

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Fig 11: Removing Front Lower Arm Nuts (2 Of 2)

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