Repair Procedures: Removal: 2WD
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.CAUTION:
- Wait at least 30 seconds after separating the cable.
- 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:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
- Loosen the screw and then removing 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)
- Loosen the dust cover bolts and then removing the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque:
10.8 - 12.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.3 kgf.m, 8.0 - 9.4 lb-ft)
- Remove the bolts and then brake cooling cover (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the brake tube bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the compression arm pin and tie rod end ball joint nut (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
- Remove the front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Loosen the bolt and nut and then removing the tension arm (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:
156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).
- Remove the lateral arm pin and castle nut (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the lateral arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
- Remove the tension arm pin and castle nut (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the tension arm from the by using the SST (09568-2J100).
- Loosen the hub assembly bolts and then removing the hub assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)
- Remove the knuckle upper bolt and nut.
Tightening torque:
78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)
- Remove the knuckle by using the SST (0K517-J5100).
Reference value : Below 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
CAUTION:- Be careful not to exceed 8 mm (0.31 in.) because it may cause knuckle quality issues.