Removal And Installation

Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

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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Remove the caulking nut from the front axle.

Tightening torque:

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

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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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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Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub by using the SST (09517-4E000).
NOTE: Removing the driveshaft, do not force pull or over deflect the axle.
Remove the front brake disc.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
Using a SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
NOTE: Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
Loosen the bolts and remove the hub bearing assembly from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.