Removal and Installation

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)

2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

Torque: 118 Nm (1,200 kgf-cm, 87 ft. lbs.)

b. Support the brake caliper securely.
c. Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
d. Remove the 2 screws and disc.





3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH 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 axle hub.
4. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the sensor from the steering knuckle.

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





5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

Torque: 65 Nm (660 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)

b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
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6. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the upper side of the cotter pin and nut.

Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)

b. Remove the lower side of the clip and nut.

Torque: 125 Nm (1,270 kgf-cm, 92 ft. lbs.)





c. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper and lower suspension arms.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT