1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the nut - axle. CAUTION: Do not loosen the nut - axle while the front axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub unit COMPL. (1) Lift the crimped section of the nut - axle. (2) Remove the nut - axle using a socket wrench while depressing the brake pedal. 3. Remove the disc brake assembly. Front Disc Brake Assembly > REMOVAL 4. Remove the disc rotor. Front Disc Rotor > REMOVAL 5. Remove the bolts, and remove the front ABS wheel speed sensor. 6. Disconnect the tie-rod end. (1) Pull out the cotter pin (a). (2) Remove the castle nut (b). (3) Using a tie-rod ball joint puller, remove the tie-rod end (c). CAUTION: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used. Preparation tool: Tie-rod ball joint puller 7. Remove the stabilizer link and ball joint. 8. Remove the front drive shaft. Front Drive Shaft > REMOVAL 9. Remove the housing assembly - front axle. CAUTION: • Be careful of the weight of the housing assembly - front axle. • Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the drive shaft. (1) Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly. (2) Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly, and then remove the housing assembly - front axle. NOTE: While holding the adjusting bolt side, tighten the nut side. 10. For removal of the hub unit COMPL - front axle, refer to “Front Hub Unit Bearing”. Front Hub Unit Bearing > REMOVAL |
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WARNING:Place “NO OPEN FLAMES” signs near the working area.CAUTION:• Be careful not to spill fuel.• Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.• If the fuel gauge indicates that two thirds or more of the fuel is remaining, be sure to drain fuel before star ...