Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a. Place matchmarks on the brake disc and axle hub.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper.
Torque: 118 Nm (1,200 kgf-cm, 87 ft. lbs.)
c. Support the brake caliper securely.
d. Remove the 2 screws and disc.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS
Remove the 2 bolts, ABS speed sensor and wire harness.

NOTICE: When removing them from the right side, do not disconnect the pad wear indicator connector.

Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)





4. CHECK BACKLASH BEARING SHAFT AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM BALL JOINT
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the steering knuckle.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
6. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 65 Nm (660 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)





b. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle and remove it from the upper ball joint.
SST 09610-20012

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL, AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT