Front Axle Hub: Removal

Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

1. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

   Torque: 118 N.m (1,200 kgf.cm, 87 ft.lbf) 

2. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. Remove the disc.
   Fig 1: Removing Front Brake Caliper & Disc

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1. Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.

   Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

   If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

2. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

   Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

   If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

   Fig 2: Checking Backlash In Bearing Shaft Direction & Axle Hub Deviation

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Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.

Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in. .lbf) 

1. Remove the upper side of the clip and nut.

   Torque: 87 N.m (890 kgf.cm, 64 ft.lbf) 

2. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

   SST 09610-20012

   Fig 3: Removing Steering Knuckle From Upper Suspension Arm

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3. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.

   Torque: 113 N.m (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 

   Fig 4: Removing Steering Knuckle

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