Repair Procedures: Replacement

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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: Locating 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 place 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: Locating Brake Caliper Assembly
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Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Tightening torque:

215.7 ~ 254.9 N.m (20.0 ~ 26.0 kgf.m, 159.1 ~ 188.0 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Nut
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CAUTION:
- The front hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
  
  Fig 4: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
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Loosen the front brake disc mount screw and then remove the front brake disc (A).
Tightening torque:

4.9 ~ 5.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Locating Front Brake Disc Mount Screw
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (C).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
  Tightening torque:
  
  34.3 ~ 44.0 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Castle Nut And Split Pin
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Loosen the mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (B) from knuckle.
Tightening torque:

6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Mount Bolt
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 9: Locating Driveshaft
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Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Locating Knuckle Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the alignment. (Refer to 'TIRES/WHEELS - ALIGNMENT ')