Front Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)

Fig 1: Removing Brake Caliper And Disc
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REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
  Torque: 109 N.m (1,112 kgf.cm, 80 ft.lbf)
2. Support the brake caliper securely.
Fig 2: Checking Backlash And Deviation
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CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
2. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

Fig 3: Removing Axle Hub Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB
Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub assembly and dust cover.

Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER
Torque: 140 N.m (1,430 kgf.cm, 103 ft.lbf)

HINT:

Don't remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Shock Absorber Nuts
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DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
  Torque: 98 N.m (1,000 kgf.cm, 72 ft.lbf)
  
  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°.
  Fig 5: Removing Cotter Pin And Nut
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2. Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm.
  SST 09628-62011
Fig 6: Disconnecting Lower Suspension Arm Using SST
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DISCONNECT TIE ROD END
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
  Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, if the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Cotter Pin And Nut
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2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end.
  SST 09610-20012
REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
1. 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.
2. Remove the steering knuckle.
Fig 8: Disconnecting Tie Rod End Using SST
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