Repair Procedures: Replacement

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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: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
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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 place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly
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Loosen the bolt and the remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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Loosen the screw and then remove the front disc (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Disc
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Loosen the driveshaft nut (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Driveshaft Nut
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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.
- After unfolding the lock nut of caulking slot, loosen the lock nut.
Fig 6: Identifying Lock Nut
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (B).
2. Remove the castle nut (C).
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

78.4 ~ 88.2 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 65.0 lb-ft)

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

Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft
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Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft (A) from the transaxle case.

Fig 10: Identifying Driveshaft
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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.
Check the alignment. (Refer to ALIGNMENT )