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. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts(A) from the knuckle.




7. Disconnect the strut assembly mounting bolts(A) from the knuckle.




8. Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.

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

INSTALLATION

1. Installation is reverse of the removal.
2. Install the strut assembly(A) and the drive shaft(B) in the knuckle.

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





3. Install the lower arm assembly mounting bolts(A) to the knuckle.

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





4. Install the wheel speed sensor(A) to the knuckle(B).




5. Install the brake caliper assembly(A) to the knuckle(B).

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





6. Install the tie rod end ball joint nut(A) and insert the split pin.

Tightening torque Nm(kgf-m, lb-ft) :
16 - 34 (1.6 - 3.4, 12 - 25)





7. Insert the washer(B) and tighten the locking nut(A).

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


8. Insert the split pin(C).




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