Front hub removal

1. Component views

Front hub and disc rotor (2WD (Except high ride suspension specifications))

Part name

  1. Bolt
  2. Hub
  3. Wheel pin
  4. Brake disc
  5. Knuckle and dust cover
  6. Knuckle cap
  7. Bolt
  8. Bolt
  9. Brake caliper

Tightening torque

1: 93 to 113 N・m { 9.5 to 11.5 kgf・m / 69 to 83 lb・ft }

7: 85 N・m { 8.7 kgf・m / 63 lb・ft }

Front hub and disc rotor (2WD (High ride suspension specifications))

Part name

  1. Brake rotor
  2. Hub
  3. Wheel pin
  4. Knuckle and dust cover
  5. Bolt
  6. Knuckle cap
  7. Bolt
  8. Brake caliper

Tightening torque

5: 85 N・m { 8.7 kgf・m / 63 lb・ft }

Front hub and disc rotor (4WD)

Part name

  1. Brake disc
  2. Hub cap
  3. Cotter pin
  4. Lock nut
  5. Washer
  6. Hub
  7. Knuckle and dust cover
  8. Bolt
  9. Bolt
  10. Brake caliper
  11. Wheel pin

Tightening torque

4: 127 N・m { 13.0 kgf・m / 94 lb・ft }

8: 85 N・m { 8.7 kgf・m / 63 lb・ft }

2. Disc wheel removal

1. Models with aluminum wheels

1) Move the vehicle to a flat surface.

2) Pull the parking brake lever.

3) Secure the vehicle using chock blocks.

4) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle but not to an extent that the tire leaves the ground.

5) Remove the wheel cap from the disc wheel.

Note

  • Insert a tool with flat tip such as a flathead screwdriver into the wheel cap groove to remove.

Legend

  1. Wheel cap groove

6) Loosen the wheel nuts.

Note

  • Loosen without allowing the disc wheel to rattle.

Caution

  • At this time, do not remove the wheel nuts.

7) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle until the tire is completely off the ground.
  • Support the frame using a chassis stand as necessary.

8) Remove the disc wheel from the vehicle.

2. Models with steel wheels

1) Move the vehicle to a flat surface.

2) Pull the parking brake lever.

3) Secure the vehicle using chock blocks.

4) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle but not to an extent that the tire leaves the ground.

5) Remove the wheel cap from the disc wheel.

6) Loosen the wheel nuts.

Note

  • Loosen without allowing the disc wheel to rattle.

Caution

  • At this time, do not remove the wheel nuts.

7) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle until the tire is completely off the ground.
  • Support the frame using a chassis stand as necessary.

8) Remove the disc wheel and wheel cap from the vehicle.

3. Brake caliper removal

1) Remove the lock bolt from the brake caliper.

2) Remove the brake caliper from the brake support.

3) Remove the disc brake pad and shim from the brake support.

4) Remove the brake support from the knuckle.

4. Front hub removal

1. 2WD (Except high ride suspension specifications)

1) Remove the bolt from the knuckle.

2) Remove the front hub and brake rotor from the knuckle.

3) Remove the knuckle cap from the knuckle.

2. 2WD (High ride suspension specifications)

1) Remove the bolt from the knuckle.

2) Remove the front hub and brake rotor from the knuckle.

3) Remove the knuckle cap from the knuckle.

3. 4WD

1) Remove the hub cap from the front hub.

2) Remove the following parts from the front hub.

  • Cotter pin
  • Lock nut
  • Washer

3) Remove the bolt from the knuckle.

4) Remove the front hub and brake rotor from the knuckle.

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