Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | 204-598 Hydraulic Cylinder 10t | | 204-598-01 Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide | | 204-605 Separator, Lower arm-ball joint | | 204-607 Remover, Ball joint | | 204-609 Protection Cap, Ball Joint Gaiter | | 307-242 Remover, Transmission Fluid Cooler | | 308-440 Disconnect Tool, Hydraulic Line | General Equipment Removal All vehicles NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged. NOTE:Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position. | | -
Remove the wheel and tire on both sides. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). | | -
WARNING:Be prepared to collect escaping fluids. CAUTION:Make sure that all openings are sealed. | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate. On both sides. Torque: 75 Nm | | -
WARNING:Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose. -
Loosen the nut two turns on both sides. Torque: 100 Nm -
On both sides. Torque: 200 Nm | | -
On both sides. Torque: 200 Nm | | -
On both sides. Torque: 10 Nm | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent. | Vehicles with 1.6L engine | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent. | All vehicles Vehicles with 2.5L engine Vehicles with 2.0L or diesel engine Vehicles with 1.6L engine All vehicles | -
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CAUTION:Make sure that new bolts are installed. Torque: Stage 1: 150 Nm Stage 2: 90° | | -
WARNING:This step requires the aid of another technician. CAUTION:Make sure that no components catch when lowering the subframe. CAUTION:Make sure that new bolts are installed. Lower the front subframe to gain access to the front subframe front bushings. Torque: Stage 1: 150 Nm Stage 2: 90° | | -
NOTE:Note the position of the component before removal. | Installation | -
NOTE:Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position. | | -
Install the Front Subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation). | |