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 (B).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.
- Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
- Remove the split pin (A).
- Remove the castle nut (B).
- Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle (D) using the special tool (09568-4A000).
CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
- Remove the wheel speed sensor (B), the strut lower mounting bolt (C) and the lower arm mounting bolt (D) from the knuckle (A).
- Remove the hub and knuckle assembly.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.