Components and components location
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1. Front knuckle
2. Dust cover
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3. Front hub assembly
4. Front brake disc
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Repair procedures
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Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle
(floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when
raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "Lift and Support Points")
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing
the front wheel and tire (A).
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Remove the front brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
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Loosen the screw and then remove the front disc (A).
Tightening torque :
4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)
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Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque :
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle after loosening the
mounting bolt.
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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Remove the split pin and nut (A).
Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb-ft)
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Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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Install the support bolt (A) from lower arm bolt hole.
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Install the support body (B) from front axle.
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Tighten the bolt (C).
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Remove the split pin and nut (A).
Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb-ft)
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) using the SST (09568-2J100).
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Remove the front strut assembly mounting bolts and nuts (A) from the
front axle.
Tightening torque :
196.1 - 215.7 N.m (20.0 - 22.0 kgf.m, 144.7 - 159.1 lb-ft)
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Remove the front knuckle & front hub bearing (A) after loosening the
caulking nut.
Tightening torque :
294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb-ft)
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The driveshaft lock nut (A) should be replaced with
new ones.
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After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock
nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration
below.
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Caulking depth : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
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Remove the front hub bearing from the front knuckle after loosening
the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)
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Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
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Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
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Check the knuckle for cracks.
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Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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