Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
90 - 110 (9 - 11, 65 - 80)


2. Remove the caliper assembly (A) from knuckle (B) and suspend it with wire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
65 - 75 (6.5 - 7.5, 47 - 54)









3. Remove the split pin (A), castle nut (B) and washer from the front hub assembly(C).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
200 - 260 (20 - 26, 145 - 188)





4. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).




5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle using a special tool (09568 - 4A000).




6. Remove the ball joint assembly mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
100 - 120 (10 - 120, 72 - 86)





7. Remove the strut assembly mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft):
100 - 120 (10 - 120, 72 - 86)





8. Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.

INSTALLATION

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
The washer (B) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle (A) nut and split pin (C).