The first step to remove the axle shaft requires using 131 Nm (1,340 kgf-cm and 97 ft. lbs.) to remove the front wheel. Messtrenimerung begins with caliper brake detachment through
Steering Knuckle flexible hose removal at 28 Nm torque then 2 bolt washers and caliper brake separation with 123 Nm torque while using support for the
Brake Caliper properly. Start by removing the snap ring using snap ring pliers after disconnecting the grease cap with a combination of screwdriver and hammer use from the flange surface. Disconnect the ABS speed sensor along with wire harness by unfastening 3 bolts using torques of 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.) and 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.) and 28 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.). First clean the threads of bolts and steering knuckle with toluene or trichloroethylene followed by application of sealant (Part No. 08833-00070, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent) to the bolt threads. Then disconnect the steering knuckle arm by removing the 2 bolts that require a torque of 147 Nm (1,500 kgf-cm, 108 ft. lbs.). The technician should disconnect the steering knuckle from its lower suspension arm by first detaching the cotter pin and the nut with 159 Nm of torque (1,625 kgf-cm, 117 ft. lbs). If the cotter pin holes are misaligned, technicians should tighten the nut an additional 60 degrees before using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 for disconnection. Temporarily install the nut to the lower suspension arm while using a jack for support, after you remove the cotter pin and nut with a torque of 110 Nm (1,125 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.) you must further tighten the nut to 60 degrees if necessary before utilizing Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to disconnect from the upper suspension arm. Complete the
Drive Shaft removal by taking off the nut and steering knuckle with axle hub. A brass bar and hammer should be used to extract the drive shaft while guarding the boot and dust cover as well as oil seal to remove the snap ring from the inboard joint tulip using a screwdriver. The procedure for installation requires the lip of the oil seal to receive MP grease treatment and correct positioning of the snap ring with its opening oriented downward and manual resistance testing of the drive shaft for pullability. The installation process should occur in the opposite direction of removal then verify the ABS speed sensor signal after the installation step.