Removal And Installation

Remove the 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)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then place 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)

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Remove the caulking nut (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE: Caulking depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

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- The front hub caulking nut should be replaced with a new one.
- After installing caulking nut (A), firmly fix the caulking nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) and brake hose bracket bolt (B).

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
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Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).

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Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolt and nut from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the bolt after removing the strut assembly from the knuckle.

After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).

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Tighten bolt (B) of the sub body bolt to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

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Install the safe wire (A).

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NOTE: Install a safe wire on the front strut to prevent dropping the SST and hurting technicians.

Install the main body, between the front strut and the lower arm.

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To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.

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After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.

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Tighten a main body bolt (A) of the slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.

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Use the SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

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Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then disconnect the inner shaft (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

Information

The shapes of brackets and types of bolts installed are different for each engine type.

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Use the pry bar to remove the left front drive shaft (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Use a pry bar so as not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may damage the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force as it may cause components inside the joint kit to be dislodged 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.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")