12.6.4.3 Front suspension longitudinal beam replacement 

Dismantlement Procedure 

1.    For lifting of the vehicle, refer to 

1.3 Lifting of 

Vehicle. 

2.    Fixing bolt on the front of front vertical beam. 

 

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3.   Dismantle fixing bolt at the rear end of front 

vertical beam. 

4.    Remove the front longeron. 

 

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Installation Procedure: 

1.    Install front suspension longitudinal beam. 

2.    Install fixing bolt on the front of front suspension 

vertical beam, but do not tighten too much. 

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3.    Install fixing bolt on the rear end of vertical beam 

of front suspension. 

Torque : 85Nm(Metric)34lb-ft (English system) 

4.  Tighten the front fixing bolts for the front 

suspension longeron. 

Torque : 85Nm(Metric)34lb-ft (English system) 

5. Lower 

the 

vehicle. 

 

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12.6.4.4 Front subframe replacement 

Dismantlement Procedure 

1.    Align steering disc and lock it. 

2.    For dismantling of left, right front wheel, refer to 

4.4.5.1 Replacement of wheels

. 

3.    For lifting of the vehicle, refer to 

1.3 Lifting of 

Vehicle. 

4.   Dismantle horizontal pin bolt between steering 

gear and steering pipe column universal joint. 

 

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5.   Remove the connecting bolt between the power 

steering pump and the high pressure oil pipe. 

 

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6.   Remove the steering gear oil return pipe fixing 

clamp. 

 

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7.    Remove the through bolt between the engine rear 

soundproof pad and front subframe. 

 

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8.    Extract the cotter pins of the fixing bolts for the 

tie rods on both sides and remove the fixing bolts.

 

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9.  Remove the connecting nut between the 

connecting rod between the stabilizer bars on 
both sides and front shock absorber. 

 

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