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STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
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, 96 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(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.
(c) Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the disc.
3. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION
Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing.
4. CHECK AXLE HUB DEVIATION
Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of
the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle hub.
5. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the sensor from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 inVlbf)
SA±16± 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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(b) Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the front lower arm bracket stay.
Torque:
Bolt: 44 NVm (450 kgfVcm, 33 ftVlbf)
Nut: 59 NVm (600 kgfVcm, 43 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: Before installing the lower arm bracket
stay, adjust front wheel alignment.
(c) Before loosening the adjusting cam, place matchmarks on
the front and rear adjusting cams and subframe.
(d) Remove the nuts, adjusting cams and lower suspension arm.
Torque: 226 NVm (2,300 kgfVcm, 166 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
7. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts and bracket from the lower arm.
Torque: 52 NVm (530 kgfVcm, 38 ftVlbf)
LOWER BALL JOINT INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before
installing the nut.
(b) Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
every 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0±3.4 NVm (10±35 kgfVcm, 9±30 in.Vlbf)
If not within specification, replace the lower suspension arm.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±31
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STABILIZER BAR AND LINK REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS
Remove the nuts and stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer
bar and the lower suspension 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.
4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the left and right apron seal set bolts.
(b) Remove the 4 bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar with the
cushions and brackets.
Torque: 18 NVm (180 kgfVcm, 13 ftVlbf)
5. REMOVE CUSHIONS AND BRACKETS
INSTALLATION HINT: Install the cushion to the outside of the
line.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±33
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REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.
(See page BR±64 and SA±9)
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle hub.
Torque: 104 NVm (1,065 kgfVcm, 77 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the disc.
3. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION
Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing. SA±38
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB