Repair procedures: Removal: [AWD]
- Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
- Remove the split pin and tie rod end ball joint nut (A).
Tightening Torques:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
- Loosen the bolt and then remove the brake cooling cover (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Loosen the wheel speed sensor bolt and then disconnect the wheel speed sensor (A).
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the tension arm pin and nut (A).
Tightening Torques:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 Ib-ft)
- Remove the tension arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
- Remove the lateral arm pin and nut (A).
Tightening Torques:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the lateral arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
- By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
- Loosen the caulking nut and then separate the hub assembly from the drive shaft by using the plastic hammer.
Tightening torque:
294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:- The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.
- When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
- Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
- If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.
Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)
- The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.
- Loosen the knuckle upper bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:
78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the knuckle by using the SST (0K517-J5100).
Reference value : Below 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
CAUTION:- Be careful not to exceed 8 mm because it may cause knuckle quality issues.
- Remove the ECS-Gsensor bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb-ft)
- Loosen the shock absorber upper nuts and then remove the shock absorber.
Tightening torque:
63.7 - 78.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.0 kgf.m, 47.0 - 57.9 lb-ft)