Repair Procedures
Replacement
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (A).
4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
5. Loosen the front brake disc mount screw (B) and then remove the front brake disc (A).
Tightening torque:
4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)
6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
(1) Remove the split pin (A).
(2) Remove the castle nut (B).
(3) Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
Tightening torque:
23.5 - 33.3 N.m (2.4 - 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 - 24.6 lb-ft)
7. Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the break.
Tightening torque:
240.3 - 269.7 N.m (24.5 - 27.5 Kgf.m, 177.2 - 197.9 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
8. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
58.9 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)
9. Loosen the mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (B) from knuckle (A).
10. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
11. Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.4 - 86.8 lb-ft)
12. Remove the snap ring (A).
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection
1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the knuckle for cracks
4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.