Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 2: Identifying Wheel Nuts And Front Wheel w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 3: Identifying Brake Hose Mounting Bracket w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 4: Identifying Wheel Sensor w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 5: Identifying Spindle Nut w/Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.
Fig. 6: Identifying Cotter Pin From Tie-Rod End Ball Joint w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 7: Identifying Cotter Pin From Lower Arm Ball Joint w/Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
During installation, insert the new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown.
Fig. 8: Identifying Cotter Pin From Upper Arm Ball Joint w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 9: Tapping Driveshaft
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Fig. 10: Separating Hub From Knuckle
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Fig. 11: Pressing Wheel Bearing Inner Race Of Hub
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Fig. 12: Identifying Snap Ring And Splash Guard
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Fig. 13: Identifying Front Knuckle Ring
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Fig. 14: Pressing Wheel Bearing Out Of Knuckle
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Fig. 15: Pressing Wheel Bearing Into Knuckle
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Fig. 16: Aligning Cutout Portion On Ring With Wheel Sensor Hole In Knuckle
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Fig. 17: Identifying Snap Ring w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 18: Pressing Wheel Bearing Onto Hub
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
Fig. 19: Identifying Wheel Sensor Bracket And Upper Arm w/Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
During installation, insert the new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown.
Fig. 20: Identifying Cotter Pin From Upper Arm Ball Joint w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 21: Identifying Upper Arm Mounting Bolts And Upper Arm
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NOTE:
Use the new mounting bolts.
Fig. 22: Placing Upper Arm On Rod To Position w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 23: Aligning Tab With Slot In Damper Fork w/Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
Use a new flange nut on reassembly.
Fig. 24: Holding Joint Pin With Hex Wrench w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 25: Identifying Cotter Pin From Lower Arm Ball Joint w/Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
Use new mounting bolts on reassembly.
Fig. 26: Identifying Mounting Bolts And Lower Arm w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 27: Holding Respective Joint Pin With Hex Wrench
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NOTE:
The left stabilizer link has a yellow paint mark (D), while the right stabilizer link has a white paint mark.
Fig. 28: Identifying Stabilizer Link On Stabilizer Bar And Lower Arm
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NOTE:
Do not place the jack against the lower arm ball joint pin of the knuckle.
Fig. 29: Holding Respective Joint Pin With Hex Wrench w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 30: Identifying Flange Bolts And Bushing Holders w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 31: Aligning Of Paint Marks On Stabilizer Bar With Bushings
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Fig. 32: Identifying Damper Fork From Damper And Lower Arm
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Fig. 33: Identifying Damper Assembly With Flange Nuts
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Fig. 34: Identifying Damper Assembly Installation Position w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 35: Aligning Tab With Slot In Damper Fork w/Torque Specifications
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Fig. 36: Exploded View Of Damper/Spring w/Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fig. 37: Compressing Damper Spring
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Fig. 38: Compressing Damper Assembly By Hand
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NOTE:
Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as needed.
Fig. 39: Aligning Bottom Of Damper Spring And Stepped Part Of Lower Spring Seat
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RIGHT:
Fig. 40: Identifying Damper Mounting Base Position
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Fig. 41: Holding Damper Shaft With Hex Wrench w/Torque Specifications
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