Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

3. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the brake disc(A).

Tightening torque :
5 - 6N.m (0.5 - 0.6kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3lb-ft)




4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

Tightening torque :
80 - 100N.m (8.0 - 10.0kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3lb-ft)








5. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
(1) Remove the split pin.
(2) Remove the castle nut.
(3) Disconnect the ball joint(A) from knuckle(B) using the special tool (09568-2J100).

Tightening torque :
85 - 110N.m (8.5 - 11.0kgf.m, 61.4 - 79.5lb-ft)









CAUTION:
Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)

6. Remove the wheel speed sensor(B), the strut lower mounting bolt and the lower arm mounting bolt from the knuckle.

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8N.m (0.7 - 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0lb-ft)




7. Loosen the tension arm mount bolt(A), and then remove the tension arm(B).

Tightening torque :
140 - 160N.m (14.0 - 16.0kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)









CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.

8. Loosen the lateral mount nut(A).

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9 - 11kgf.m, 65 - 79.5lb-ft)




9. Remove the hub and knuckle assembly.
(1) Remove the split pin.
(2) Remove the castle nut.
(3) Disconnect the ball joint from knuckle(D) using the special tool (09568-4A000).

Tightening torque :
35 - 45N.m (3.5 - 4.5kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5lb-ft)








10. Remove the brake disc(A) from knuckle assembly.

Tightening torque :
5 - 6N.m (0.5 - 0.6kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3lb-ft)




11. Remove the hub assembly(A) from knuckle assembly.

Tightening torque :
80 - 100N.m (8.0 - 10.0kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3lb-ft)




12. Loosen the dust cover mount bolts and then remove the dust cover(B).

Tightening torque :
7 - 11N.m (0.7 - 1.1kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9lb-ft)




13. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
14. Check the alignment.

Inspection

1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the knuckle for cracks
4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.