Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)





2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 109 Nm (1,112 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.)
b. Support the brake caliper securely.





3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. 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 axle hub.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR





5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB
Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub assembly and dust cover.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)





6. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER
Torque: 140 Nm (1,430 kgf-cm, 103 ft. lbs.)

HINT: Don't remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

7. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM





a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 98 Nm (1,000 kgf-cm, 72 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
^ After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
^ If the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned tighten the nut further up to 60°.





b. Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm.
SST 09620-62011
8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END





a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.





b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end.
SST 09610-20012
9. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.

HINT: At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine oil.

b. Remove the steering knuckle.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.