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:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel And Tire With Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
Tightening torque:

274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating 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.
Fig 3: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Use the SST (09568-34000).
  Tightening torque:
  
  23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
  
  Fig 4: Locating Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin And Castle Nut
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  Fig 5: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle By Using SST (09568-34000)
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  CAUTION:
  - When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
  - Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
  - The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Locating Lower Arm Of Knuckle
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Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle hub (B).

Fig 7: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Axle Hub Using Plastic Hammer
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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 8: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case And Joint Case
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")