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 cover (A).
- Using SST (09546-3X100), loosen the self locking nut.
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0-12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
NOTE:- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
- Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and than remove the wheel speed sensor bracket.
Tightening torque:
12.7 - 16.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 - 12.3 lb-ft)
- Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and than remove the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the front strut assembly (A) from the front axle (B) by loosening the bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque:
156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)