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 front hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the front brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
- Loosen the screw and then remove the front disc (A).
Tightening torque:
4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
- Remove the split pin and nut (A).
- Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb-ft)
- Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-1S100).
Tightening torque:
68.6 - 80.4 N.m (7.0 - 8.2 kgf.m, 50.6 - 59.3 lb-ft)
- Loosen the bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.5 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
Tightening torque:
274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb-ft)
- Loosen the strut mounting bolts, nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)