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)

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

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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.
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)

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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)

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NOTE: Do not use a bar to release the lower arm from the knuckle.
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).
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Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

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Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then remove the driveshaft.
[Applied for unequal type RH side only]

Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the driveshaft RH (A) from the DCT transaxle. [Applied for unequal type RH side]

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Remove the driveshaft RH (A) from the transfer assembly. [Applied for unequal type RH side]

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Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft from the transaxle case.
[Applied for equal type RH side driveshaft/LH side driveshaft]

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- Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar 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.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")