Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")
Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A).

Remove the split pin (A).

Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (B), nut (C) and washer (D).

Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE: To remove the nut (C), fix the bolt (B) on the opposite side to prevent it from turning.

Disconnect lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (0K545-A9100).

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

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

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

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Install the safety wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.

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After installing main 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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Remove the bolts (A), (B) and remove the lower arm (C) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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