Front Axle

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Before removing front axle assembly, disconnect ABS wheel sensor from assembly. Move it from front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in damage to sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.





2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.
- Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. Suspend brake caliper with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
- Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or caliper piston will pop out.
- Make sure brake hose is not twisted.





3. Separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool.
- Install stud nut on stud bolt with castellated side facing up to prevent damage to stud bolt.





4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller.
- When removing drive shaft, cover boots with a shop towel to prevent damage to them.





5. Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
6. Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut.





7. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with tool.
8. Remove knuckle from transverse link.

INSTALLATION
1. Install knuckle with wheel hub.
- Replace strut lower mounting nuts.
- When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts and tighten nuts.
: 137 - 157 Nm (14.0 - 16.0 kg-m, 101 - 116 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten tie-rod ball joint nut.
: 29 - 39 Nm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft. lbs.)
- Apply oil to threaded portion of drive shaft and to both sides of plain washer.





3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
: 235 - 314 Nm (24 - 32 kg-m, 174 - 231 ft. lbs.)
4. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less