Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wheel and tire.
2. While applying the brakes, remove the split pin(A), then remove the locknut(B) and washer from the front hub(C).




3. Remove the caliper(A) from the knuckle(B) and hang the caliper(A) on the front damper(C) with wire(D).








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




5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint(A) from the knuckle(D) using the special tool(09568-34000).

NOTE:
Be sure to secure the ball joint, remove tool to the vehicle so that it doesn't fall when the ball joint is removed.




A. Remove the split pin(C).
B. Remove the lock nut (D).
C. Disconnect the ball joint(A) from knuckle(B) using the special tool (09568-34000).




6. Disconnect the strut assembly from the knuckle.
7. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
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 the removal procedures.

NOTE:
Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows :





2. Install the strut assembly and the drive shaft in the knuckle.
3. Tighten the lower arm ball joint nut
4. Connect the wheel speed sensor.
5. Install the caliper assembly in the hub and knuckle assembly which the brake disc is already installed.
6. Tighten the tie rod end ball joint nut and insert the split pin.
7. Insert the washer(B) and tighten the lock nut(A).
8. Insert the split pin(C).




9. Install the wheel and tire and tighten the wheel nuts.