Removal and Installation

Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire to prevent it from falling off.

UPPER ARM REMOVAL

Caution:
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.

FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Use the special tools to push out the drive shafts from the hub.

2. Shift the knuckle to the outside in order to maintain the clearance between the front hub assembly mounting bolts and the drive shaft.
Caution:
G1. Do not damage the ball Joint boot.
G2. For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to damage the rotor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>A< DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION

1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer as shown.

2. Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.

Caution: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there Is no load on the

wheel bearings.

3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) in maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.

INSPECTION
WHEEL BEARING BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

1. Install the special tool to the front hub assembly, and then tighten it to the specified torque 196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft. lbs.).
2. Use the special tool to measure the hub rotation starting torque.
Limit: 1.0 Nm (9 inch lbs.) or less
3. The torque should be at the limit value. The hub should has no engagement or feeling of roughness.

HUB END PLAY CHECK

1. Install the special tool to the front hub assembly, and then tighten it to the specified torque 196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft. lbs.).
2. Measure the play in the hub axial direction.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
3. If the play exceeds the limit, replace the front hub assembly.