Repair procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts (B) slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

Fig 1: Front Wheel, Tire & Wheel Nuts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (B) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.

Fig 2: Unstaking Driveshaft Lock Nut Using Chisel & Hammer
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Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Lock Nut
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Remove driveshaft nut (B) from the front hub while applying the break.
Tightening torque:

196.1~274.5 N.m (20.0~28.0 Kgf.m, 144.6~202.5 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Driveshaft Nut
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque:

80~100 N.m (8.0~10.0 Kgf.m, 58~72.3 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Brake Caliper Assembly With Mounting Bolts
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).
Tightening torque:

23~32 N.m (2.4~3.4 Kgf.m, 17~25 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Split Pin, Castle Nut & Ball Joint
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CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
Remove the wheel speed sensor (B).
Tightening torque:

6.8~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1Kgf.m, 5.1~7.9 lb.ft)

Fig 7: Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the lower arm from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Disconnect the lower arm (C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).
Fig 8: Split Pin, Castle Nut & Lower Arm
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Fig 9: Disconnecting Lower Arm From Knuckle Using Special Tool (09568-4A000)
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.
Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 10: Front Axle Assembly
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Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

137~160 N.m (14.0~16.0 Kgf.m, 144~202 lb.ft)

Fig 11: Knuckle Assembly
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Remove the snap ring (A).

Fig 12: Snap Ring
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Install in the reverse order of removal.