Repair Procedures: Replacement: [AWD]

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 brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - " FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
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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Remove the lateral arm by using the ball joint remover (A).

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

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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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Remove the brake hose bracket (A).
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 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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By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.

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NOTE: If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.

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Loosen the caulking nut (A) and then separate the hub assembly from the drive shaft.
Tightening torque:

294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb.ft)

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NOTE:
- Use plastic hammer to avoid damaging on axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
- Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
NOTE: The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.

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When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.

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- Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
- If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.
Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

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Loosen the hub assembly bolts (A) 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 bolt (A) and then disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the brake cooling cover (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket (A).
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 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 ")