Front

REMOVAL





NOTE: Before removing the front axle assembly, disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) wheel sensor from the assembly and move it away from the front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in the sensor wires being damaged and the sensor becoming inoperative.

1. Remove the drive shaft nut.
2. Jack up the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
4. Remove the front brake assembly from the knuckle and suspend with a wire.

NOTE: Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.





5. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool. Using the special tool, remove the ball joint.





6. Disconnect the tie rod and ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.

NOTE:
- Be sure to tie a cord to the special tool and to a nearby part.
- Loosen the nut but do not remove it.





7. Disconnect the drive shaft from the hub using the special tool.





8. Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly from the strut.

INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
2. Check the snap ring for cracking or damage.
3. Check the steering knuckle for cracks.

INSTALLATION
1. Install parts to the torque specifications.
2. Be sure to install the washer and wheel bearing nut in the specified direction.
3. After installing the wheel, lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel bearing nut.
4. If the position of the split pin holes do not match, tighten the nut up to 260 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) maximum.
5. Install the split pin in the first matching holes and bend it over.