Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST), remove the lower ball joint.
(SST) 09628-62011
3. REMOVE AXLE HUB
a. Using SST, remove the axle hub.
SST 09520-00031
b. Using SST and a press, remove the inner race (outside) from the axle hub.
SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00400), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
4. REMOVE DUST COVER
Using a torx wrench (T30), remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.
5. REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
b. Place the inner race on the outside of the bearing.
c. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09310-35010, 09527-17011
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST) and a press, install a new bearing to the steering knuckle.
(SST) 09608-32010
b. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
2. INSTALL DUST COVER
Place the dust cover and using a torx wrench (T30), torque the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.)
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB
Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.
SST 09310-35010, 09608-32010
4. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Install the lower ball joint and torque the nut.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.
5. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041), 09608-32010
HINT: Align the holes for the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor in the dust deflector and steering knuckle.