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 front hub.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
137.2~156.9 (9.0~11.0, 101.2~332.7)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire. - Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
49~58.8 (5.0~6.0, 36.1~43.3)
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
- Remove the split pin.
- Remove the castle nut.
- Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle (B) using the special tool (09568-4A000).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
78.4~88.2 (8.0~9.0, 57.8~65.0)
CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
- Loosen the tension arm mount bolt (A), and then remove the tension arm (B).
- Remove the split pin.
- Remove the castle nut.
- Disconnect the ball joint (A) from tension arm (B) using the special tool (09568-4A000).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
78.4~88.2 (8.0~9.0, 57.8~65.0)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.
- Loosen the lateral mount nut (A) and then disconnect the lateral arm (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 78.4~88.2 (8.0~9.0, 57.8~65.0) (2012)
Tightening torque: 90 ~ 110 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) (2013)
- Remove the strut mounting bolts (A) and then remove the knuckle assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 137.2~156.9 (14.0~16.0, 101.2~332.7)
- Remove the brake disc (A) from knuckle.
- Remove the hub assembly (A) from knuckle assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
80~100 (8.0~10.0, 57.8~72.3)
- Loosen the dust cover mount bolts and then remove the dust cover (A).
- Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- Check the alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT