Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL

CAUTION: Before removing the front axle assembly, remove 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 ABS wheel sensor becoming inoperative.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to "Rotation".
2. Remove the engine undercover.
3. Remove the front ABS wheel sensor. Refer to "Removal and Installation".

CAUTION: Before removing the front axle assembly, remove the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly, then position it aside. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor or sensor wires, rendering it inoperative.

4. Remove the cotter pin, then the wheel bearing lock nut using power tool.





5. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor using power tool.
^ The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper. In this case, suspend caliper assembly aside with wire.

CAUTION:
^ Do not stretch or twist brake hose.
^ Do not depress brake pedal, or brake caliper piston will pop out.





6. Separate tie-rod from knuckle using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J25730-A)

CAUTION: Install stud nut on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.





7. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a suitable puller.

CAUTION: Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.





8. Remove lower strut mounting bolts.
9. Loosen lower ball joint nut.





10. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J25730-A)
11. Remove lower ball joint nut, then knuckle from transverse link.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Wheel Hub
^ Check wheel hub for cracks by a magnetic exploration or dyeing test, and replace if cracked.

Knuckle
^ Check for deformity, cracks (by magnetic exploration or dyeing test) and damage on steering knuckle, replace if necessary.

Snap Ring
^ Check for wear and damage on snap ring, replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Tighten to specification. Refer to "Removal and Installation".