Removal And Installation

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

   Tightening torque: 

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

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   CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
2. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the 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.

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3. 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)

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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.

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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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4. Remove the front caliper.

   (Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")

5. 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)

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6. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) and brake hose bracket bolt (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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7. Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nut (B).

   Tightening torque: 

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

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8. Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

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9. 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)

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10. Loosen the strut bolt and then remove the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

    196.1 - 215.7 N.m (20.0 - 22.0 kgf.m, 144.7 - 159.1 Ib.ft)

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Disassembly 

1. Remove the hub assembly mounting bolts from the knuckle.

   Tightening torque: 

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

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2. Loosen the screw, and then remove the brake disc.

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3. Remove the dust cover bolt from the knuckle.

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4. Installation is the reverse of removal.