Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:

88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Remove Wheel & Tire With Lug Nuts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.

Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Lock Hub Nut Caulking
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NOTE: If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.

Fig 3: Locating Screw Thread On End Of Nut
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Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.
Tightening torque:

274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Locating Front Axle Caulking Nut
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NOTE:
- The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
  
  Fig 5: Driveshaft Lock Nut
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  Fig 6: Locating Screw Thread On End
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- Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
- If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.
  Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)
  
  Fig 7: Locating Driveshaft Lock Hub Nut & Caulking Depth
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Remove the front caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

6.8 - 10.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb.ft)

Fig 8: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) and brake hose bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 9: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor & Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
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Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

Fig 10: Remove Tie Rod End Pin & Nut
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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

Fig 11: Remove Knuckle Using SST
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Loosen the pin (A), and then remove the lower arm nut (B).
Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

Fig 12: Locating Lower Arm Nut With Pin
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Loosen the strut bolt and then remove the front axle.
Tightening torque:

196.1 - 215.7 N.m (20.0 - 22.0 kgf.m, 144.7 - 159.1 lb.ft)

Fig 13: Locating Strut Bolts
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