Repair Procedures: Replacement: [AWD]

Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the brake caliper.
(Refer to " FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
Loosen the nut and then separate the stabilizer link from the front shock absorber.
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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Loosen the lateral arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Remove the lateral arm by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Loosen the compression arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Remove the compression arm by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Remove the tie rod end nut.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Remove the knuckle by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Remove the brake hose bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.

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Loosen the caulking nut (A) and then separate the hub assembly from the drive shaft.

Tightening torque:

294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb.ft)

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NOTE:

Use plastic hammer to avoid damaging on axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.

NOTE: The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.

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When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the 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)

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Loosen the wheel speed sensor bolt (A) and then disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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Remove the brake cooling cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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Loosen the knuckle upper bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (0K517-J5100).
Reference value: Below 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)

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NOTE: Be careful not to exceed 8mm because it may cause knuckle quality issues.
Loosen the shock absorber upper nuts and then remove the shock absorber.
Tightening torque:

63.7 - 78.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.0 kgf.m, 47.0 - 57.9 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Install at the empty vehicle height when it is assembled.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to " ALIGNMENT ")