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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
caution
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
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.
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove castle nut (B) from the front hub under applying the break.
Tightening torque:
274.4~ 294.3N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0kgf.m, 202.4 ~ 217.0lb-ft)
Have the convex side of washer (C) facing the outside, and then install castle nut (B) and split pin(A) to the driveshaft.
After fastening castle nut to the initial tightening torque (22.0Kgf.m), fit the closest hole in the direction of fastening.
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.
Tightening torque:
78.4~98.0N.m(8.0~10.0Kgf.m, 57.8~72.3lb.ft)
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
Remove the split pin (A).
Remove the castle nut (B).
Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
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.
Remove the lower arm (A) mount bolt from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
98.0~117.6N.m(10.0~12.0Kgf.m, 72.3~86.7 Ib.ft)
Loosen the knuckle mount blots from strut assembly then remove the knuckle assembly(A).
Tightening torque:
156.9~176.5N.m(16.0~18.0Kgf.m,115.7~130.1lb.ft)
Remove the hub assembly (A) from knuckle assembly.
Tightening torque:
78.4~117.6N.m(8.0~10.0Kgf.m, 57.8~86.7 Ib.ft)
Loosen the dust cover mount bolts and then remove the dust cover(B).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
Check the knuckle for cracks.
Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
