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6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09611±12010
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove upper side of the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
(b) Remove lower side of the clip and nut.
Torque: 125 NVm (1,270 kgfVcm, 92 ftVlbf)
(c) Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper and
lower suspension arms.
SST 09628±62011
FRONT AXLE HUB DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver, remove the hub grease cap from the
steering knuckle.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LOCK NUT AND ABS
SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
(a) Clamp the axle hub in a soft jaw vise.
HINT: Close vise until it holds hub bolt. Do not tighten further.
(b) Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the lock
nut and remove it.
(c) Remove the sensor rotor.
NOTICE: Take care not to scratch the serrations of the
sensor rotor.
3. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and shift the brake dust cover toward the
hub side (outside).
(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub from the steering knuckle.
SST 09950±40010
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUBSA±17
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4. REMOVE INNER RACE (OUTSIDE) FROM AXLE HUB
Using SST, remove the inner race from the axle hub.
SST 09950±40010
5. REMOVE OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal from the steering knuckle.
SST 09308±00010
6. REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Position the inner race above the bearing on the inner side.
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06100)
FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using SST, install a new bearing.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06200)
NOTICE: If the inner race and balls come loose from the
bearing outer race, be sure to install them on the same
side as before.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
2. INSTALL OIL SEAL
(a) Install the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until it is flush
with the end surface of the steering knuckle.
SST 09608±32010
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Install the brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the
4 bolts.
Torque: 8 NVm (85 kgfVcm, 74 inVlbf)
SA±18± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
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(b) Using SST and a press, press the axle hub to steering
knuckle.
SST 09608±32010, 09608±35014 (09608±06040)
4. INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR ON AXLE SHAFT
NOTICE: Do not scratch the serrations of the sensor ro-
tor.
5. INSTALL AXLE HUB LOCK NUT
(a) Install and torque a new axle hub lock nut.
Torque: 199 NVm (2,030 kgfVcm, 147 ftVlbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
6. INSTALL HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install the hub grease cap
to the steering knuckle.
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(See page SA±16)
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628±10011
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install washer and nut to a new hub bolt, as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Turn the wheel nut to pull the hub bolt through until the
underside of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.
5. INSTALL FRONT BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER
(See page SA±16)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUBSA±19
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the wire harness clamp
to prevent the wire harness being damaged when removing
or installing the through bolt.
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
5. LH side only.
MOVE WASHER TANK
(a) Remove the 2 washer tank set bolts.
(b) Move the washer tank from the body.
6. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) R e m o v e t h e b o l t a n d n u t a n d d i s connect the upper
suspension arm from the subframe.
Torque: 164 NVm (1,670 kgfVcm, 121 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Support the upper suspension arm securely. SA±22
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION
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UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS CLAMP
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and wire harness clamp to prevent the
wire harness being damaged when removing or installing the
through bolt.
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09628±62011
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
6. LH side only:
MOVE WASHER TANK
(a) Remove the 2 washer tank set bolts.
(b) Move the washer tank away from the body.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±27
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LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check front wheel
alignment.
(See page SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut and disconnect the link from the arm.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
HINT: If the ball joint stud turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 125 NVm (1,270 kgfVcm, 92 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower
suspension arm.
SST 09628±62011
6. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the lower suspension
arm from the shock absorber.
Torque: 143 NVm (1,460 kgfVcm, 106 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut. SA±30
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION
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REAR AXLE HUB
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
09223±15030 Oil Seal & Bearing ReplacerOil seal (inner) installation
09308±00010 Oil Seal PullerOil seal removal
09520±00031 Rear Axle Shaft Puller
09527±17011 Rear Axle Shaft Bearing RemoverAxle bearing installation
09608±12010 Front Hub & Drive Pinion Bearing
Replacer Set
(09608±00020) Remover & Replacer Handle
(09608±00060) Drive Pinion Front Bearing Cup
Replacer
(09608±00080) Replacer
09608±32010 Steering Knuckle Oil Seal
Replacer
09608±35014 Axle Hub & Drive Pinion Bearing
Tool Set
(09608±06020) Handle
(09608±06160 Rear Hub Inner Bearing Cup
ReplacerDust deflector installation
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUBSA±35
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09330±00021 Companion Flange Holding Tool
09502±12010 Differential Bearing Replacer(Except 2JZ±GTE M/T)
Drive pinion oil seal
installation
09502±24010 Bearing Replacer
09502±24010 Differential Side Gear Shaft
Puller
09502±10012 Replacer Set ªBº
(09558±10010 Rear Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Replacer
09570±24010 Differential Mounting Cushion
Remover & Replacer
09608±30012 Front Hub & Drive Pinion Bearing
Tool Set
(09608±04030)Front Hub Inner Bearing Cane
Replacer
09608±32010 Steering Knuckle Oil Seal
Replacer(Except 2JZ±GTE M/T)
Side gear oil seal
installation
09608±35014 Axle Hub Drive Pinion Bearing
Tool Set
(09608±06020) Handle
(09608±06040)Front Hub Inner Bearing Cone
Replacer
(09608±06090) Front Hub Outer & Steering Worm
Bearing ReplacerDust deflector removal
SA±54± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL