Repair Procedures: Replacement
- Loosen the wheel lug 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)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). - Loosen the wheel speed sensor mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
- 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)
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
- Remove the split pin (B).
- Remove the castle nut (C).
Tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
- Remove driveshaft coking nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Tightening torque:
274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- The rear hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
- Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
Tightening torque:
137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel. - Loosen the strut bolts and nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)