Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening Torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Removing Wheel And Tire
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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: Screw Thread
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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: Removing Caulking Nut From Front Axle
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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 Hub Nut
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  Fig 6: Screw Thread
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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 DISK 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: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nub (B).
Tightening Torque:

78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

Fig 9: Removing Tie Rod End Pin And Nub
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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

Fig 10: Removing 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 11: Removing Lower Arm Nut
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Loosen the strut bolt and then remove the front axle.
Tightening Torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

Fig 12: Loosening Strut Bolt
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