Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque:

78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly
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Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Tightening torque:

215.7 ~ 254.9 N.m (20.0 ~ 26.0 kgf.m, 159.1 ~ 188.0 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Nut
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CAUTION:
- The front hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
Fig 4: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Loosen the front brake disc mount screw and then remove the front brake disc (A).
Tightening torque:

4.9 ~ 5.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Locating Front Brake Disc Mount Screw
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (C).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
  Tightening torque:
  
  34.3 ~ 44.0 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 6: Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Slip Pin & Castle Nut
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Loosen the mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (B) from knuckle.
Tightening torque:

6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle
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Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft
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Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Locating Strut Mount Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ')