Repair Procedure
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| *1: With adaptive damper system *2: 2.0 L engine *3: 3.0 L engine |
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Brake Disc - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
- Suspension Stroke Sensor (with adaptive damper system)
Disconnect:
- Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(2.0L Engine)
After Installation
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
Sub-Procedure
Installation
NOTE:- Be careful not to twist the wires.
- Make sure there are no debris in the sensor mounting hole.
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
Sub-Procedure
Removal/Installation
- Refer to the figure.
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Preconditions
- Transmission Fluid Drained (When removing left driveshaft)
Key Information
NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Front Driveshaft Removal and Installation and the sub-procedure below .
Sub-Procedure
Figure 1
Installation
- Apply the following grease, then remove the grease from the splined grooves (a) at intervals of 2-3 splines so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft. (Figure 1)
Lubricant Specifications (Figure 1)
Position Type Specified Amount b Super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) or equivalent 2.0-3.0 g (0.071-0.106 oz) Figure 2
- Apply the following grease to the contact area of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
NOTE: The paste helps prevent noise and vibration.
Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2)
Position Type Specified Amount c M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) or equivalent 3.0 g (0.106 oz) After Installation
- Transmission Fluid Refill (When removing left driveshaft)
- Turn the wheel by hand and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
- Wheel Alignment Check
- Test drive and check that there are no abnormal noise and vibration.
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Brake Caliper - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
- Bushing Holder - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(2.0L Engine)
- Suspension Stroke Sensor (With adaptive damper system)
- Damper Fork
Disconnect:
- Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(2.0L Engine)
Sub-Procedure
Figure 1
Removal
1. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover . (Figure 1)
NOTE:Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.
Figure 2
2. Raise the knuckle (a) and the lower arm (b) until the lower arm gets horizontal. (Figure 2)
3. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the lower arm from the knuckle. (Figure 2)
Figure 3
4. Loosen the bolt (c). (Figure 3)
It is necessary to loosen the bolt in order to remove the front lower arm easily.
Figure 4
5. Move the end of the stabilizer bar (d) toward the upper side. (Figure 4)
Figure 5
Installation
1. Loosely install nuts and/or bolts to install the bushings, load the suspension with the vehicle's weight, and then tighten the nuts and/or bolts to the specified torque.
2. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it. (Figure 5)
Figure 6
3. Tighten the bolt (e) to the specified torque. (Figure 6)
After Installation
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
- Front Inner Fender (As needed)
- Suspension Stroke Sensor (With adaptive damper system)
- Front Damper/Spring
Sub-Procedure
Figure 1
Removal
- Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover
. (Figure 1)NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.
Figure 2
Installation
1. Raise the upper arm until the clearance between the top of the upper arm ball joint and the wheelhouse upper rear member, then tighten the upper arm mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Specifications (Figure 2)
Position Standard Value a 17 +/- 5 mm (0.67 +/- 0.20 in) Figure 3
2. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it. (Figure 3)
After Installation
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
Sub-Procedure
Removal/Installation
NOTE:Do not dissemble the nuts (a).
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
- Damper Fork
Sub-Procedure
NOTE:- Do not let the damper unit drop down under its own weight.
- Be careful not to damage the body.
After Installation
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Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
- Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)
Disconnect:
- Front Stabilizer Link
Sub-Procedure
Installation
1. Refer to the figure.
2. Loosely install nuts and/or bolts to install the bushings, load the suspension with the vehicle's weight, and then tighten the nuts and/or bolts to the specified torque.
After Installation
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Preconditions
- Transmission Fluid Drained (Without AWD)
- Transfer Assembly Fluid Drained (With AWD)
Key Information
Do the following before starting your work.
Remove:
Sub-Procedure
Removal
NOTE:Pull the intermediate shaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
After Installation
- Transmission Fluid Refill (Without AWD)
- Transfer Assembly Fluid Refill (With AWD)
- Wheel Alignment Check
- Test drive and check that there are no abnormal noise and vibration.
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Sub-Procedure
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage or deform the splash guard.
- Check the snap ring for damage, and replace if it is damaged or deformed.
Figure 1
Removal
NOTE:Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
1. Remove the hub.
Tool Details (Figure 1)
Name a Attachment (Commercially Available) Figure 2
2. Remove the bearing inner race.
Tool Details (Figure 2)
Name b Bearing Separator (Commercially Available) Figure 3
Installation
Specifications (Figure 3)
Specification c No Clearance After Installation
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Sub-Procedure
NOTE:- Do not use a hammer or impact tools (pneumatic or electric).
- Be careful not to damage the threads of the bolts.
Figure 1
Removal
Tool Details (Figure 1)
Name a Attachment (Commercially Available) Figure 2
Installation
NOTE:- Before installing the bolt, clean the mating surfaces on the bolt and the hub.
- Degrease the area around the bolt.
- Make sure the bolt is installed perpendicular to the hub disc surface.
Specifications (Figure 2)
Specification b No Clearance After Installation
- If you cannot tighten the nut to the specified torque when installing the wheel, replace the front hub.
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Sub-Procedure
Figure 1
Removal
Tool Details (Figure 1)
Name a Attachment (Commercially Available) Figure 2
Installation
NOTE:- Keep any magnetic tools away from the encoder surface.
- Keep the wheel bearing and the magnetic encoder away from any magnetic field. The encoder can be damaged or erased.
- Be careful not to damage the encoder surface when you insert the wheel bearing.
NOTE:- Wash the knuckle and the hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
- Remove any oil, grease, dust, metal debris, and other foreign material from the encoder surface.
Parts Details (Figure 2)
Name b Wheel Bearing c Wheel Speed Sensor Magnetic Encoder (Brown Color) Installation Directions (Figure 2)
Position Direction d Inside Tool Details (Figure 2)
Name e Steel Plate f Old Wheel Bearing Specifications (Figure 2)
Specification g No Clearance - N.-NOTE:
- If the ball joint boot is damaged with grease leaks, replace the appropriate part as an assembly.
- If the ball joint boot is soft and cracked without grease leaks, replace the ball joint boot.
Sub-Procedure
Figure 1
Installation
NOTE:Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
1. Pack the lower area of the ball pin, the interior of the ball joint boot, and the lip with fresh grease.
Lubricant Specifications (Figure 1)
Position Type a Service Set Grease 2. Keep grease off the boot mounting area (b) and the tapered section of the ball pin (c).
After Installation
- Check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination.
- Wipe the ball pin tapered section if necessary.
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After Installation
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Sub-Procedure
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside of the bush hole when pressing on the bush.
Removal
- Make reference mark (a), then press out the lower arm. (Figure 1)
Tool Details (Figure 1)
Name b Attachment (Commercially Available) c Suitable Collar (Commercially Available) Figure 1
Installation
1. Press in the front lower arm compliance bush by hand first.
Figure 2
2. Press in the front lower arm compliance bush to the reference mark (d) on the lower arm you made during the removal procedure. (Figure 2)
NOTE:If the reference mark is gone, align the length (e) between the lower arm and the front lower arm compliance bush to the following specifications. (Figure 2)
Specifications (Figure 2)
Position Standard Value e 219.3 mm (8.634 in) Installation Directions (Figure 2)
Position Direction f Upper Side g Inside Tool Details (Figure 2)
Name h Suitable Collar (Commercially Available) After Installation