Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel.

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

   90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)

   Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Nuts

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2. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

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

   Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor

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3. Remove the caliper assembly by loosening the bolts (A), and then suspend it with wire.

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

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

   Fig 3: Identifying Caliper Assembly And Bolts

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   Fig 4: Tieing Caliper Assembly

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4. Remove the split pin (B), castle nut (A) and washer from the front hub assembly.

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

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

   Fig 5: Identifying Split Pin And Castle Nut

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5. Remove the ball joint assembly mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle.

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

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

   Fig 6: Identifying Ball Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt

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6. Remove the tie rod end split pin and castle nut.

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

   24 ~ 34 (2.4 ~ 3.4, 17 ~ 25)

7. Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using the SST (09568 - 4A000).

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

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

   Fig 7: Disconnecting Tie Rod End From Knuckle

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8. Loosen the screws and remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly.
   Fig 8: Identifying Brake Disc

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9. Remove the strut assembly mounting bolts (A) and nuts.

   Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

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

   Fig 9: Identifying Strut Assembly Mounting Bolts

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10. Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.

INSTALLATION 

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig 10: Identifying Washer, Castle Nut And Split Pin

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