Repair Procedures: Removal

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.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Remove the brake caliper assembly.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A) and then remove the brake disc by loosening the screw (B-3EA).
Tightening torque

A: 274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.1 lb-ft)

B: 4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)
NOTE:
- The front hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
Caulking depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
Remove the wheel speed sensor by loosening the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) and wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)
Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin.
2. Remove the castle nut.
3. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle (B) using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening torque:
  
  88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
Using the special tool (09568-2J100), remove the compression arm from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
Loosen the nut and using the special tool (09568-2J100), remove the lateral arm from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
Using the special tool (09568-2J100), remove the upper arm from the knuckle and then separate the knuckle assembly.
Tightening torque:

78.5 - 88.3 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1 lb-ft)
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle hub (B).
Loosen the drive belt. [LAMBDA]
(Refer to TIMING SYSTEM - 3.8L )
Remove the compressor and fix other components surrounding the compressor with wire. [LAMBDA]
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")
Remove the driveshaft (LH) by loosening the mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

53.9 - 63.7 N.m (5.5 - 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 47.0 lb-ft)

[LAMBDA 3.8/LAMBDA 3.3 T-GDI]

[TAU]

NOTE: When installing the inner driveshaft, make sure that the dowel pin is inserted into the hole of oil pen before tightening bolts.
Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft from the transaxle case. [RH]
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
(Refer to Brake System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to ALIGNMENT )