Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)





2. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
7 - 10 (0.7 - 1.0, 5.0 - 7.2)





3. Remove the caliper assembly by loosening the bolts (A), and then suspend it with wire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
80 - 100 (8 - 10, 58 - 72)









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

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
200 - 280 (20 - 28, 145 - 203)





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

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
100 - 120 (10 - 12, 72 - 86)





6. Remove the tie rod end split pin and castle nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
24 - 34 (2.4 - 3.4, 17 - 25)


7. Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using the SST (09568 - 4A000).

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





8. Loosen the screws and remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly.




9. Remove the strut assembly mounting bolts (A) and nuts.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
140 - 160 (14.0 - 16.0, 101 - 116)





10. 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).