Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 Kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb.ft)

NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

Fig 1: Front Tire
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Remove the coking nut (A).
Tightening torque:

294.2 ~ 313.8 N.m (30.0 ~ 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 ~ 231.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Coking Nut
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NOTE:
- The front hub coking nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation coking nut (A), stake the coking nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
Fig 3: Staking Coking Nut
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Remove the brake hose (A) and wheel speed sensor (B).
Tightening torque:

6.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 Kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.9 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 5: Tie Rod End Ball, Split Pin & Castle Nut
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Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolt from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 Kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Lower Arm Mounting Bolt
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Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect driveshaft (C) from the axle hub (B).

Fig 7: Removing Drive Shaft End
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Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then disconnect the inner shaft (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Inner Shaft & Mounting Bolts
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Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft (B) from the transaxle case.

Fig 9: Pry Bar And Driveshaft
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
Check the alignment. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT )