Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel lug nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the wheel speed sensor mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from knuckle.
Tightening torque:

6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor From Knuckle
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (B).
2. Remove the castle nut (C).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Removing Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle
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Remove driveshaft coking nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Coking Nut From Front Hub
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CAUTION:
- The rear hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
Fig 5: Removing Rear Hub Lock Nut
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Remove the lower arm (A) 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: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle
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Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Front Hub Assembly
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.
Remove the driveshaft cover (A).

Fig 8: Removing Driveshaft Cover
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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the inner shaft (A) & driveshaft assembly (B). [RH]

Fig 9: Removing Inner Shaft & Driveshaft Assembly
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CAUTION:
- Do not try to disconnect the inner shaft from the driveshaft. Because they can not be disconnected once assembled.
Removing the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle (B) by using a pry bar (C) as shown below. [LH]

Fig 10: Removing Driveshaft From Transaxle
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")