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.

Disassembly

1. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (A).




2. Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly.
(1) Install the front knuckle assembly (A) on a press.
(2) Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft.
(3) Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly (A) by using a press.




3. Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
(1) Install a suitable tool (A) to remove the hub bearing inner race on the hub assembly.
(2) Lay the hub assembly and tool (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
(3) Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub assembly shaft.
(4) Remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly by using a press.




4. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly.
(1) Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter.
(2) Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub bearing outer race.
(3) Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly by using a press.




5. Replace the hub bearing with a new one.

INSPECTION

Wheel Bearing Check
1. Raise the vehicle until the front tires are off the floor.
- Make sure the wheels are in a straight forward position.

NOTE:
Make sure the wheel rotates freely and that the brake pads are retraced sufficiently to allow free movement of the tire and wheel assembly.
Spin the tire by hand to check the wheel bearings for roughness.




2. Grip each front tire at the top and bottom and move the wheel inward and outward while lifting the weight of the tire off the front wheel bearings.




3. If the tire and wheel (hub) is loose on the spindle, does not rotate freely, or has a rough feeling when spun, carry out one of the following.
On vehicles with inner and outer bearings, inspect the bearings and races for wear or damage. Adjust or install new bearing and races as necessary.
4. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
5. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
6. Check the knuckle for cracks.
7. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.

Reassembly

1. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
(1) Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on a press.
(2) Lay a new hub bearing upon the knuckle assembly (A).
(3) Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub bearing.
(4) Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly by using a press.





CAUTION:
Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because it can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
Always use a new wheel bearing assembly.

2. Install the hub assembly to the knuckle assembly.
(1) Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
(2) Lay the knuckle assembly (C) upon the hub assembly (A).
(3) Lay a suitable adapter (D) upon the hub bearing.
(4) Install the hub assembly (A) to the knuckle assembly (C) by using a press.





CAUTION:
Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because it can cause damage to the bearing assembly.

3. Install the snap ring (A) with a snap ring pliers.