Repair Procedures: Replacement: [2WD]

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Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

107.9 -127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the front wheel guard.

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Remove the front stabilizer bar.
(Refer to Suspension System - " FRONT STABILIZER BAR ")
Remove the engine room side cover.
G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER )
Loosen the lateral arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the compression arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the compression arm bolt & nut from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

156.9 -176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.

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Remove the lateral arm by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Remove the compression arm by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Remove the brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - " FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
Remove the tie rod end nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the knuckle by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Loosen the screw, and then remove the brake disc.
Tightening torque:

4.9-5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft)

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Loosen the dust cover bolt and then remove the dust cover.
Tightening torque:

10.8 - 12.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.3 kgf.m, 8.0 - 9.4 lb.ft)

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Loosen the hub assembly bolts and then remove the hub assembly.
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor bracket.
Tightening torque:

6.9 -10.8 N.m (0.7- 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 -7.9 lb.ft)

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Loosen the brake caliper hose bracket bolt.
Tightening torque:

6.9 -10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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Loosen the brake cooling cover bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the knuckle upper bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)

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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (0K517-J5100).
Reference value: Below 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)

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NOTE: Be careful not to exceed 8 mm (0.31 in.) because it may cause knuckle quality issues.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")