Repair procedures

Replacement

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.Caution) Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
3. Remove castle nut(A) from the front hub under applying the break.

Tightening torque :
204.2 - 269.6N.m(24.5 - 27.5Kgf.m,177.2 - 198.9lb.ft)





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

Tightening torque :
83.3 - 98.0N.m(8.5 - 10.0Kgf.m, 61.4 - 72.3lb.ft)





5. 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 :
58.8 - 78.4N.m(6.0 - 8.0Kgf.m,43.3 - 57.8lb.ft)






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

6. Remove the wheel speed sensor(A), the strut lower mounting bolt(B) and the lower arm mounting bolt(C) from the knuckle.

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










Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9N.m(14 - 16Kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb.ft)





7. Disconnect the drive shaft end(A) from knuckle.




8. Remove the hub and knuckle assembly.
(1) Remove the split pin.
(2) Remove the castle nut(A).
(3) Disconnect the ball joint(C) from knuckle(D) using the special tool (09568-4A000).









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

9. Disconnect the snap ring(A).




10. Install in the reverse order of removal.