Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and caliper from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 118 Nm (1,200 kgf-cm, 87 ft. lbs.)
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS
a. Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)
b. Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor wire harness.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 87 Nm (890 kgf-cm, 64 ft. lbs.)
b. Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from the steering knuckle.
SST 09610-20012
5. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR FROM STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the stabilizer bar from the stabilizer bar link
Torque: 55 Nm (560 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
a. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the shock absorber from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
b. Loosen the piston rod lock nut.
NOTICE: Do not remove it.
Torque: 27 Nm (280 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber and suspension support No. 1 from the body.
Torque: 56 Nm (570 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order or removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT