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:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). - Remove the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
Tightening torque:
274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)
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.
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
- Remove the split pin (A).
- Remove the castle nut (B).
- Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:
23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
CAUTION:- When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
- Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removal of the lower arm ball joint.
- The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
- Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)
- Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle hub (B).
- Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the front alignment.
(Refer to "FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ")