Repair Procedures: Removal: 2WD

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

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb-ft)

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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)

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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Remove the front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the tension arm from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).

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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)

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Remove the lateral arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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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 lb-ft)

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Remove the tension arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).

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Loosen the nut (A) and then disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly.
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

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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)

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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (0K517-J5100).
Reference value : Below 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)

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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to exceed 8 mm because it may cause knuckle quality issues.
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)

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