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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. 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)

    Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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    NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  2. Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and then pivot the caliper body (A) up out of the way.

    Tightening Torque  :

    21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Loosening Guide Rod Bolt
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  3. Remove the pad return spring (A) and then separate the brake pad.

    Tightening Torque  :

    274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Locating Pad Return Spring
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  4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening Torque  :

    78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Placing Brake Caliper Assembly With Wire
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  5. Loosen the caulking nut (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

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

    Fig 5: Caulking Nut Location
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    NOTE: The front hub caulking nut should be replaced with new ones.
    After installation caulking nut (A), must be caulked certainly using a chisel and hammer.
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Loosen the nut and then remove the ball joint (B).

    Tightening Torque  :

    34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Locating Ball Joint
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  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor (B) from the front axle assembly (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Front Axle Assembly Wheel Speed Sensor Location
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  8. Loosen the bolt & nut after removing the pin (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

    98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Locating Pin
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    NOTE: Do not use a bar to release the lower arm from the knuckle.
  9. Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
    1. Install the support bolt (A) from bolt hole.
    2. Install the support body (B) from front axle.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C).
      Fig 9: Front Axle Support Body Location (1 Of 2)
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      Fig 10: Front Axle Support Body Location (2 Of 2)
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  10. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 11: Locating Front Hub Assembly Driveshaft
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  11. Loosen the front brake disc mount screw and then remove the front brake disc.

    Tightening Torque  :

    4.9 ~ 5.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Loosening Front Brake Disc Mount Screw
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  12. Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

    196.1 ~ 215.7 N.m (20.0 ~ 22.0 kgf.m, 144.7 ~ 159.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 13: Locating Knuckle Assembly
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  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Use a SST (09581- 2T100) when installing the brake caliper assembly. (Proceed to: Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
  14. Check the front alignment. (Proceed to: Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")