Front

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Before removing the front axle assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.





2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.
Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out. Make sure brake hose is not twisted.





3. Separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool.
Install stud nut on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.
4. Remove kingpin cap and securing nut. Separate kingpin from knuckle.





5. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.
6. Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut.





7. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with Tool.
8. Remove knuckle from transverse link.

INSTALLATION
1. Install knuckle with wheel hub.





2. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
235 - 314 Nm (24 - 32 kg-m, 174 - 231 ft. lbs.)
3. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.





4. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less