Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening Torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the front brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")

Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

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NOTE:

After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as displayed in the image below.

Caulking Depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint.

Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle.

Tightening Torque:

23.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb-ft)

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Loosen the screw and then remove the front disc.
Tightening Torque:

4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)

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Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-1S100).
Tightening Torque:

58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
Remove the driveshaft (A) from the front axle assembly (B).

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Loosen the bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A).
Tightening Torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)

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Remove the hub bearing from the front knuckle.
Tightening Torque:

49.1 - 58.9 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)

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Loosen the mounting bolts and then removal the dust cover.
Tightening Torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

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Loosen the strut mounting bolts, nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly.
Tightening Torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

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To install, reverse the removal procedure
Check the Alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")