Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal and Installation: Removal
- Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
- Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the torque member bolts using power tool. Then reposition the torque member and brake caliper assembly aside with wire. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
".CAUTION: Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
- Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
- Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
".CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
- Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
- Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint (3) boot using Tool.
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
CAUTION: Temporarily leave the outer socket nut installed to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover or suitable tool from suddenly coming off.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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