REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.
Note
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
REMOVE FRONT DISC (for 17 inch Front Disc Brake)
| *a | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the front disc.
Remove the front disc.
REMOVE FRONT DISC (for 18 inch Front Disc Brake)
| *a | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the front disc.
Remove the front disc.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the front axle hub bolt.
Note
Do not damage the threads of the hub bolts.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT
| *1 | Nut (M12 x P1.5 mm) |
| *2 | Washer |
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Install a washer and nut to a new bolt as shown in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver or an equivalent to hold the hub, turn the wheel nut to pull the hub bolt until the bottom surface of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.
Note
Do not damage the threads of the hub bolts.
INSTALL FRONT DISC (for 17 inch Front Disc Brake)
Note
The front disc has an identification mark. Check the identification mark when installing the disc.
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.
Tech Tips
When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the smallest runout.
INSTALL FRONT DISC (for 18 inch Front Disc Brake)
Note
The front disc needs to be installed to the correct side of the vehicle. There is an "L", indicating the disc for the left wheel, or an "R", indicating the disc for the right wheel, engraved on the inside of the disc in the position shown in the illustration.
There is pink paint, indicating the disc for the left wheel, or green paint, indicating the disc for the right wheel, on the surface of the front disc in the position shown in the illustration.
| *a | Inner Disc |
| *b | Outer Disc |
| *c | Disc Identification Paint |
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.
Tech Tips
When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the smallest runout.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Connect the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Note
Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.
Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.
Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL