Repair Procedures: Removal

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

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Caulking Nut
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NOTE:
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new one.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as displayed below.
  Caulking depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
  
  Fig 3: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Loosen the brake hose mounting bolt and then remove the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Loosening Brake Hose Mounting Bolt
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Put down the caliper body by loosening the guided rod bolt.
Tightening torque: 2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m

Fig 5: Loosening Guided Rod Bolt
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Remove the pad return spring (A).

Fig 6: Removing Pad Return Spring
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NOTE:
- Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
- Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
- When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption.
Remove the brake pad.

Fig 7: Removing Brake Pad
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Separate the pad retainer. And remove the caliper carrier by loosening the caliper mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Separating Pad Retainer
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
1. Remove the split pin (C).
2. Loosen the nut (B).
3. Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 9: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 10: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-1S100).
Tightening torque:

58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint (1 Of 2)
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Fig 12: Removing Lower Arm Ball Joint (2 Of 2)
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NOTE: Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
Loosen the bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 13: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor
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Loosen the screw and the remove the front disc.
Tightening torque:

4.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Removing Front Disc Screw
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Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A), nuts (B) and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)

Fig 15: Loosening Strut Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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To install, reverse the removal procedure
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")