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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)

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 hold 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)

Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.

Tightening torque:

274.4 ~ 294.3 N.m ( 28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.4 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)

note

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The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new type (Part №: 49551-3X000).

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After tightening the driveshaft lock nut to the specified torque, caulk the lock nut from two sides using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

Remove the tie rod end ball joint 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:

15.6 ~ 33.3 N.m (1.6 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 11.5 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)

Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

Tightening torque:

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

caution

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When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.

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Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.

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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.

Loosen the strut mounting bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).

Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)