Start the wheel bearing service and repair process by taking away the front wheel while tightening it to 110 Nm (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft. lbs.). You can remove both the
Shock Absorber along with the grease cap using a suitable screwdriver. Front wheel service requires 4WD model owners to remove the
Drive Shaft by taking out its cotter pin and lock cap before using brakes to loosen the lock nut which needs 235 Nm (2,400 kgf.cm, 174 ft. lbs.) torque for removal. Mild hybrid vehicles must follow specific instructions during maintenance. First remove the ABS speed sensor along with wire harness clamp from the steering knuckle while applying 8.0 Nm (82 kgf.cm, 71 inch lbs.) torque and then detach the brake line bracket from the steering knuckle with 28 Nm (285 kgf.cm, 21 ft. lbs.). First disconnect the front
Brake Caliper and disc before you remove the lower
Ball Joint by unscrewing its 4 bolts at 80 Nm (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft. lbs.). To remove the steering knuckle with axle hub begin by untightening the upper ball joint nut to 105 Nm (1,100 kgf.cm, 80 ft. lbs.). Then utilize Special Service Tool: 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09958-04011) to disconnect the steering knuckle properly. Take out the steering knuckle and its nut without destroying the oil seal and drive shaft boot. The drive shaft requires tapping with a plastic hammer if it cannot be disconnected when needed. Installation requires following the opposite sequence of uninstallation steps while post-installation ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment verification is necessary.