Repair procedures

Replacement

1. Loosen the wheel nuts(B) slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire(A) from front hub.





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (B) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

3. Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.








4. Remove driveshaft nut(B) from the front hub under applying the break.

Tightening torque:
196.1 - 274.5 N.m(20.0 - 28.0 Kgf.m, 144.6 - 202.5lb.ft)





5. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

Tightening torque:
80 - 100 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 Kgf.m, 58 - 72.3lb.ft)





6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
(1) Remove the split pin(A).
(2) Remove the castle nut(B).
(3) Disconnect the ball joint(C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).

Tightening torque:
23 - 32 N.m (2.4 - 3.4 Kgf.m, 17 - 25 lb.ft)






CAUTION:
Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)

7. Remove the wheel speed sensor(B).

Tightening torque:
6.8 - 10.8N.m(0.7 - 1.1Kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9lb.ft)





8. Remove the lower arm from the knuckle.
(1) Remove the split pin(A).
(2) Remove the castle nut(B).
(3) Disconnect the lower arm(C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).









CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.

9. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.




10. Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly(A).

Tightening torque:
137 - 160 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 Kgf.m, 144 - 202 lb.ft)





11. Remove the snap ring (A).




12. Install in the reverse order of removal.