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Caution

• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

Note

• For this vehicle, a spacer is present/not present on the steering knuckle. After verifying whether the spacer is equipped or not, perform the removal/installation using the following procedure.

• There is no problem with the left or right steering knuckle having either a spacer or no spacer.

1.Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Removal Note

Note

• The locknuts include two types; a self-lock type and a crimped-fix type. Verify which type of locknut is used on the vehicle being serviced. If it is a crimped-fix type locknut, remove it using the following procedure.

1.Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

2.Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.

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3.Remove the locknut.

4.Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.

5.Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.

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6.Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Brake Caliper Removal Note

1.Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

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Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Component Installation Note

1.Apply grease (D4Y0 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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2.Mount the wheel hub, steering knuckle component to the front shock absorber, insert the front shock absorber lower bolts as indicated below, and then tighten them to the specified torque.

― Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.

― Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.

Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Installation Note

1.Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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