Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 109 Nm (1,112 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.)
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB
Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub assembly and dust cover.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
6. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER
Torque: 140 Nm (1,430 kgf-cm, 103 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Don't remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
7. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 98 Nm (1,000 kgf-cm, 72 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
^ After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
^ If the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned tighten the nut further up to 60°.
b. Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm.
SST 09628-62011
8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end.
SST 09610-20012
9. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
HINT: At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine oil.
b. Remove the steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and rear wheel alignment. For further information on the testing and inspection of the ABS speed sensor, please refer to Brakes and Traction Control; Brakes; Antilock Brake System; Wheel Speed Sensor; Testing and Inspection; Procedures.