Components and components location
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1. Front knuckle 2. Dust cover
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Repair procedures
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the 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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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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3. | Remove the front brake caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake") |
4. | Loosen the screw and the remove the front disc (A). Tightening torque : 4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft) |
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5. | By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking. ![](images/books/3027/spsds4100d_n.gif)
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| 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. ![](images/books/3027/spsds4101d_n.gif)
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6. | Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A) from the front hub. Tightening torque : 274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb-ft) |
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| The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. ![](images/books/3027/sqbds6100r_n.gif)
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| When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end. ![](images/books/3027/spsds4101d_n.gif)
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| Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer. |
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| If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats. Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in) |
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7. | Loosen the mounting bolts from the knuckle and then remove the hub bearing assembly and dust cover (A) by using the plastic hammer. Tightening torque : 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft) |
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| When removing the drive shaft, use a plastic hammer in order to avoid shock applied to the front knuckle. |
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| When removing the drive shaft, do not forcibly pull or excessively bend the front knuckle to separate. |
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8. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint by using the special service tool. (1) | Remove the split pin and catle nut (A). |
(2) | Remove the tie rod end ball joint (B) by using the SST (09568-1S100). Tightening torque : 34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb-ft) |
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| Do not reuse castle nut. |
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9. | Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle after loosening the mounting bolt. Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft) |
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10. | Separate the lower arm ball joint by using the SST (09568-1S100) after loosening the lower arm mounting nut (A). Tightening torque : 68.6 - 80.4 N.m (7.0 - 8.2 kgf.m, 50.6 - 59.3 lb-ft) |
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11. | Remove the front knuckle (A) after loosening the bolts and nuts. Tightening torque : 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft) |
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1. | Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear. |
2. | Check the brake disc for scoring and damage. |
3. | Check the knuckle for cracks. |
4. | Check the bearing for cracks or damage. |
1. | To install, reverse the removal procedures. |
2. | Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment") |
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
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Front Driveshaft
Components and components location
Components1. Driveshaft (LH)2. Dynamic damper3. Driveshaft (RH)
Repair procedures
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