Front Hub/Knuckle: Removal

Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9-11, 65-80)

Fig 1: Front Wheel
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

7-10 (0.7-1.0, 5.0-7.2)

Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the caliper assembly by loosening the bolts (A), and then suspend it with wire.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

80-100 (8-10, 58-72)

Fig 3: Identifying Caliper Assembly Bolts
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Fig 4: Suspending Caliper Assembly
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Remove the split pin (B), castle nut (A) and washer from the front hub assembly.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

200-280 (20-28, 145-203)

Fig 5: Identifying Split Pin, Castle Nut And Washer
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Remove the ball joint assembly mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100-120 (10-12, 72-86)

Fig 6: Identifying Ball Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt
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Remove the tie rod end split pin and castle nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

24-34 (2.4-3.4, 17-25)
Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using the SST (09568 - 4A000).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100-120 (10-120, 72-86)

Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Using SST (09568 - 4A000)
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Loosen the screws and remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 8: Brake Disc/Rotor Mounting Screw
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Remove the strut assembly mounting bolts (A) and nuts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

140-160 (14.0-16.0, 101-116)

Fig 9: Strut Assembly Lower Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.