Disconnect the lower ball joint (B) from the lower arm (C).
4.
Spindle Nut - Remove
1.
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B).
2.
Remove the spindle nut.
NOTE:
Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.
Tighten the spindle nut to the specified torque during reassembly.
Specified Torque:
1.5 L engine:
245 N·m (25.0 kgf·m, 181 lbf·ft)
2.0 L engine:
181 N·m (18.5 kgf·m, 133 lbf·ft)
5.
Driveshaft - Disconnect
1.
Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and separate the outboard joint (B) from the front hub using a soft face hammer outward, then move aside the knuckle/hub.
NOTE:
Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.
During installation, apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of moly 60 paste (P/N 08734-0001) to the contact area (C) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
6.
Lower Ball Joint - Remove
1.
Remove the lock pin (A).
NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin as shown after tightening the new castle nut.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.
7.
All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the threaded section, and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
