Hub, Rotor and Wheel Bearing

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

REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.





2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.

CAUTION: Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out. Make sure brake hose is not twisted.

NOTE: Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.





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





4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it hard to remove, use a puller. Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.





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.





2. Replace strut lower mounting nuts. When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts and tighten nuts to 140 - 159 Nm (103 - 117 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of drive shaft and both sides of plain washer.

3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to 235 - 314 Nm (174 - 231 ft. lbs.)





4. Check wheel bearing axial end play.

Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less