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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255612  Size: SH
  1. Remove the wheel.
  2. Remove the caulking nut and washer.

  3. Object Number: 1255632  Size: SH
  4. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
  5. Disconnect the control arm ball joint.
  6. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.
  7. Remove the detent screw from the brake disc. Remove the disc.

  8. Object Number: 1255610  Size: SH
  9. Remove the splash shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement.

  10. Object Number: 1255613  Size: SH
  11. Remove the front strut bolts.
  12. Remove the knuckle, hub assembly.

  13. Object Number: 1255653  Size: SH
  14. Remove the hub bolts from the knuckle and separate the hub from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255654  Size: SH
  1. Install the hub bolts and tighten to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
  2. Install the splash shield and front strut bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement.
  3. Install the detent screw and disc and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
  4. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 1255603  Size: SH
  6. Install the control arm ball joint bolt and tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  7. Object Number: 1255633  Size: SH
  8. Install the outer tie rod bolt and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

  9. Object Number: 1255615  Size: SH
  10. Install the washer and the caulking nut onto the axle shaft and tighten to 280 N·m (207 lb ft).
  11. Bleed the air out of the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.