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Replacement

1. | Remove the front wheel & tire.

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

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

2. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

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

3. | Remove the front lower arm (A) and then loosen the bolts & nuts.

Tightening torque
Front:
137.3~156.9 N.m (14.0~16.0 kgf.m, 101.3~115.7 lb-ft)
Rear:
98.1~117.7 N.m (10.0~12.0 kgf.m, 72.3~86.8 lb-ft)

4. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

Replacement

1. | Remove the front wheel & tire.

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

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

2. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

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

3. | Remove the front lower arm (A) and then loosen the bolts & nuts.

Tightening torque
Front:
137.3~156.9 N.m (14.0~16.0 kgf.m, 101.3~115.7 lb-ft)
Rear:
98.1~117.7 N.m (10.0~12.0 kgf.m, 72.3~86.8 lb-ft)

4. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

1. | Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2. | Check the all bolts and nuts.