Repair Procedure: Replacement

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel/Tire & Nuts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (B) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.

Fig 2: Unstaking Driveshaft Lock Nut Using Chisel & Hammer
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Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Lock Nut
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Remove driveshaft nut (B) from the front hub under applying the break.
Tightening torque:

196.1~274.5N.m (20.0~28.0Kgf.m, 144.6~202.5lb.ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft Nut
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque:

80~100 N.m (8.0~10.0 Kgf.m, 58~72.3lb.ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts & Brake Caliper Assembly
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).
  Tightening torque:
  
  23~32 N.m (2.4~3.4 Kgf.m, 17~25 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin, Castle Nut, & Ball Joint
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  CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
Remove the wheel speed sensor (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the lower arm from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Disconnect the lower arm (C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Split Pin, Castle Nut, & Lower Arm
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  CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.
Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft
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Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case (A), and separate the drive shaft from the transaxle case.

Fig 10: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case & Joint Case
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar (A) 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.