Removing
1. Remove the wheels, remove the brake hose lock plates from the rack.
2. Remove the brake caliper from the steering knuckle. Hang the caliper so that it does not interfere with work.
Attention: Do not depress the brake pedal after removing the brake caliper.
3. Remove the ABS wheel sensor and wiring from the steering knuckle.
Caution: Do not pull on the ABS wheel sensor wiring.
4. Remove the cotter pin, unscrew the jam nut from the drive shaft using a hub lock nut wrench (special tool).
5. Remove the brake disc from the wheel hub.
6. Remove the cotter pin, remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle using a suitable puller.
Caution: When using a puller, tighten the nut by hand.
7. Remove a rotary fist from a rack.
8. Remove the drive shaft from the steering knuckle.
9. Remove the cotter pin, remove the transverse arm from the steering knuckle with a suitable puller.
Caution: When using a puller, tighten the nut by hand.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
After installing the axle, but before installing the parts of the brake system, check the torque.
1. To ensure a good fit, rotate forward and backward 10 times.
2. Hook the dynamometer to the hub bolt and at a speed of 10±2 rpm, measure the torque.
- Torque: less than 2.125 Nm (0.217 kgm)
- Dynamometer reading: less than 37.2 N (3.8 kg)