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Front and rear wheel radial runout:
Standard: 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 in.)
Service limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Special Tools Required
Front
18-1018-10Front and Rear Suspension
Wheel Runout Inspection (cont’d) Wheel Bolt Replacement
Press
A
B
C C
4. Reset the dial gauge to the position shown, and
measure the radial runout.
5. If the wheel runout is not within the specification, check the wheel bearing end play (see page 18-9),
and make sure the mating surfaces on the brake
disc and the inside of the wheel are clean.
6. If the bearing end play is within the specification but the wheel runout is more than the service limit,
replace the wheel. Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
 Do not use a hammer or impact tools (pneumaticor electric) to remove and install the wheel bolts.
 Be careful not to damage the threads of the wheel bolts.
1. Remove the front hub (see page 18-15).
2. Separate the wheel bolt (A) from the hub (B) using a hydraulic press. Support the hub with hydraulic
press attachments (C) or equivalent tools.
NOTE: Before installing the new wheel bolt, clean
the mating surfaces, on the bolt and the hub.
3. Insert the new wheel bolt into the hub while aligning the splined surfaces on the hub hole with
the wheel bolt.
NOTE: Degrease all around the wheel bolt.
 Make sure the wheel bolt is installed vertically in relation to the hub disc surface.
4. Install the wheel bolt using a hydraulic press until the wheel bolt shoulder is fully seated.
5. Install the front hub (see page 18-15). NOTE: If you cannot tighten the wheel nut to the
specified torque value when installing the wheel,
replace the front hub as an assembly.
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Special Tools Required
18-12
Front and Rear Suspension
Ball Joint Removal
B
A 07AAF-SDAA100 or
071AF-S3VA000
A B
07MAC-SL0A102 or
07MAC-SL0A202 (Multipurpose) C
D
B
07MAC-SL0A102 or
07MAC-SL0A202
A
E
 Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
 Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
 Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
 Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball
joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of
the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
1. Install a hex nut (A) or the ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint (B).
NOTE: Using a hex nut, make sure the nut is flush
with the ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the
threaded end of the ball joint pin.
2. Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas shown (A). This will ease the installation of the tool,
and prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B)
threads. 3. Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and install the ball
joint remover as shown. Insert the jaws carefully,
making sure not to damage the ball joint boot.
Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt
(B).
NOTE: Fasten the safety chain (C) securely to a
suspension arm or the subframe (D). Do not fasten
it to a brake line or wire harness.
4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in the position shown
to allow the jaw (E) to pivot.
5. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint
connecting hole. If necessary, apply penetrating
type lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on
the pressure bolt.
6. Remove the ball joint remover, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the
ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole.
Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if
damaged.
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18-14Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
SNAP RING
SELF-LOCKING NUT DAMPER PINCH BOLT
14x1.5mm
90 N·m
(9.2 kgf·m, 67 lbf·ft)
WHEEL BEARING
(MAGNETIC ENCODER) SPLASH GUARD
KNUCKLE
FLAT SCREW
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
FRONT HUB
FRONT BRAKE DISC SPINDLE NUT
Except Type S model:
22 x 1.5 mm
181 N·m (18.5 kgf·m, 134 lbf·ft)5x0.8mm
6N·m
(0.6 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft)
Type S model:
24 x 1.5 mm
245 N·m (25.0 kgf·m, 181 lbf·ft)
Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Check for corrosion,
deformation, and damage.
Replace if rusted.
Check for deformation and damage.
Apply a small amount of engine oil
to the seating surface of the nut.
Check for damage and cracks.
Check for wear, damage, and rust. Replace.
Replace.
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18-16Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
Except Type S model:
22x1.5mm
181 N·m
(18.5 kgf·m, 134 lbf·ft)
Type S model:
24x1.5mm
245 N·m
(25.0 kgf·m, 181 lbf·ft)
B
12x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)
A
07MAC-SL0A20207AAF-SDAA100 D
12x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m,
43 lbf·ft)
B
12x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
C
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft) A
E
6. Raise the stake (A), then remove the spindle nut (B).
7. Remove the front brake disc (see page 19-21).
8. Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
9. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install a new cotter pin
after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown. 10. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the
knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the
ball joint remover (see page 18-12).
11. Remove the flange bolt and the self-locking nuts from the lower arm (A).
NOTE: During installation, install the new flange
bolt and the new self-locking nuts. After lightly
tightening all three fasteners, tighten them to the
specified torque in the following order; the nut on
the front (B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt
(D).
12. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower arm.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace. Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Wheel Bearing Replacement
18-18Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
C
Except Type S model:
07GAF-SE00100
Type S model:
07GAF-SD40100
C Press
D D
A
B C
Except Type S model:
07GAF-SE00100
Type S model:
07GAF-SD40100
Press
17. Install the knuckle/hub in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
 First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle’s weight
before fully tightening to the specified torque
values.
 Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
 Before connecting the lower ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and the
tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint
connecting hole, the threaded section, and the
mating surfaces of the castle nut.
 Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not
align the castle nut by loosening it.
 Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.
 Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
 Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
 Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
18. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5). 1. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the
hub dis/assembly tool and a hydraulic press. Hold
the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic
press or equivalent tool. Be careful not to damage
or deform the splash guard (D). Hold onto the hub
to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
2. Press the wheel bearing inner race (A) off of the hub (B) using the hub dis/assembly tool, a
commercially available bearing separator (C), and a
press.
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18-2018-20 Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing
Replacement (cont’d)
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
D
5x0.8mm
6N·m
(0.6 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft)
C
A B
A
Press
07746-0010500
B 07749-0010000
C
07965-SD90100 B
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
C
12x1.25mm
59N·m(6.0kgf·m,43lbf·ft) A
D
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft) E
7. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).
8. Install the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws
(D) to the specified torque value.
9. Install the hub (A) onto the knuckle (B) using the attachment, the driver handle, the support base,
and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to damage the
splash guard (C).  Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
 Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the flange bolt and the self-locking nuts from the lower arm (A).
NOTE: During installation, install the new flange
bolt and the new self-locking nuts. After lightly
tightening all three fasteners, tighten them to the
specified torque in the following order; the nut on
the front (B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt
(D).
3. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower arm.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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18-2018-20 Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing
Replacement (cont’d)
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
D
5x0.8mm
6N·m
(0.6 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft)
C
A B
A
Press
07746-0010500
B 07749-0010000
C
07965-SD90100 B
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
C
12x1.25mm
59N·m(6.0kgf·m,43lbf·ft) A
D
12x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft) E
7. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).
8. Install the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws
(D) to the specified torque value.
9. Install the hub (A) onto the knuckle (B) using the attachment, the driver handle, the support base,
and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to damage the
splash guard (C).  Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
 Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the flange bolt and the self-locking nuts from the lower arm (A).
NOTE: During installation, install the new flange
bolt and the new self-locking nuts. After lightly
tightening all three fasteners, tighten them to the
specified torque in the following order; the nut on
the front (B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt
(D).
3. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower arm.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Removal/Installation
18-2218-22 Front Suspension
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
(cont’d)
Lower Arm Removal/Installation
A
10x1.25mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m,
25 lbf·ft)
B C
D
7. Install the lower ball joint in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle’s weight
before fully tightening to the specified torque
values.
 Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
 Before connecting the lower ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and the
tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint
connecting hole, the threaded section, and the
mating surfaces of the castle nut.
 Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not
align the castle nut by loosening it.
 Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.
 Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.
8. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).  Bushing driver 07AAF-SVAA100
 Receiver set 07AAF-SVAA200
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then disconnect both
sides of the stabilizer link from the lower arm (D).
NOTE: Use the new flange nut during reassembly.
4. Turn the stabilizer bar backward to gain easier access to the front side of the lower arm mounting
bolt.
Replace.
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