Repair Procedures: Replacement

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:

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

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then hold the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the brake hose bracket (A) & wheel speed sensor (B).

Fig 3: Removing Brake Hose Bracket And Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub after applying the brake.
Tightening Torque:

196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (20.0 ~ 28.0 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Nut From Front Hub
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CAUTION:
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
Fig 5: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Use the SST (09568-34000).
Fig 6: Removing Split Pin, Castle Nut
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Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Use the SST (09568-34000)
Tightening Torque:

196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle
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Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Front Hub Assembly
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Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.

Fig 10: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case And Joint Case
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.