Repair Procedures: Removal

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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)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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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: Removing Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
Tightening torque:

294.2 ~ 313.8 N.m (30.0 ~ 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 ~ 231.5 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Caulking Nut
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CAUTION:
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
  Caulking depth : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
  
  Fig 4: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Remove the brake hose (A) and wheel speed sensor (B).
Tightening torque:

6.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Removing Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
  Tightening torque:
  
  34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 6: Removing Castle Nut
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Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).

Fig 7: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle
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Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolt and nut 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 Mounting Bolt And Nut From Knuckle
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Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect driveshaft (C) from the axle hub (B).

Fig 9: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Axle Hub
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Remove the RH side cover (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Removing RH Side Cover
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Remove the mounting bolts (A, B) of Upper roll rod bracket (C).
Tightening torque:
1. 107.9 ~ 125.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
2. 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Do not reuse bolts.

Fig 11: Removing Upper Roll Rod Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then disconnect the inner shaft (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Information

By the shape and the engine bracket bolts are mounted differently.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Inner Shaft
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Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.

Fig 13: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case And Joint Case
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")