Repair Procedures: Replacement

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:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then hold 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: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly
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Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (A) & wheel speed sensor (B) & bracket (C).
Tightening torque (B, C):

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

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose Mounting Bracket, Wheel Speed Sensor And Bracket
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Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft 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.
  
  Fig 5: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel
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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. Use the SST (09568-34000).
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin And Castle Nut
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  Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Knuckle Lower Arm
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Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 9: Identifying Front Hub Assembly Driveshaft
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Loosen the strut mounting bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Identifying Knuckle Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.