Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Remove Wheel & Tire With Lug Nuts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel & tire.
Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Link Nut
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Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolts (A) and brake hose bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket With Bolts
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Loosen the strut mounting bolts and then remove the hub and knuckle assembly from the strut assembly.
Tightening torque:

196.1 - 215.7 N.m (20.0 - 22.0 kgf.m, 144.7 - 159.1 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Locating Strut Mounting Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the strut lock nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

53.9 - 73.5 N.m (5.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 54.2 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Locating Strut Lock Nuts
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