Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION





a. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
b. Support the brake caliper securely.





c. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
d. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
e. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 88 Nm (900 kgf-cm, 65 ft. lbs.)
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT





a. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the lock nut.
SST 09930-00010
b. While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
c. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
d. Support the brake caliper securely.
4. w/ ABS: DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.
5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the clip and nut.





b. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle.
SST 09628-00011 (09628-00030, 09628-00040, 0962-00050)
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.





b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end.
SST 09628-62011





7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
Remove the 2 nuts, bolts and steering knuckle with the axle hub from the shock absorber.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB TO SHOCK ABSORBER
a. Install the steering knuckle with the axle hub.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.

b. Coat the threads of the 2 nuts with engine oil.
c. Install the 2 bolts and nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 132 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Connect the steering knuckle to the lower suspension arm with the nut.
Torque: 98 Nm (1,000 kgf-cm, 72 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new clip.
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
4. w/ ABS: CONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)





5. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
a. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 88 Nm (900 kgf-cm, 65 ft. lbs.)
b. While applying the brakes, install a new lock nut.
Torque: 216 Nm (2,200 kgf-cm, 159 ft. lbs.)
c. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
6. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
8. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
9. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
10. w/ ABS: CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL