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).
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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)

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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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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)

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Loosen the wheel speed sensor bolt and then disconnect the wheel speed sensor (A).

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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 lb-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.
NOTE:
- When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
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)
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.
Remove the ECS-G sensor 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)

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