Insert a screwdriver through the brake caliper into the brake disc, lock the hub from turning and unscrew the hub mounting nut. A new nut must be used during installation.
Remove the caliper mounting bolts.
Remove the bolts and nuts securing the strut to the steering knuckle.
Loosen the nut securing the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Use a puller to disconnect the steering knuckle tie rod end.
Loosen the lock nut and bolts, and disconnect the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension from the steering knuckle.
Using a drive shaft puller, remove the steering knuckle and hub assembly from the drive shaft.
Inspect the steering knuckle for damage and corrosion, and the bearings for play, difficulty turning, or leaking material. To remove the hub from the steering knuckle, it is necessary to use a press and special tools, so this work must be carried out in a specialized workshop.
Install the steering knuckle onto the drive shaft, lower front suspension arm and shock absorber strut, secure with bolts and nuts, tightening them to the specified torque.
Thread on the new drive shaft retaining nut and tighten it hand tight.
Using a dynamometer attached to the wheel mounting stud, measure the initial torque required to turn the hub with the drive shaft.
Temporarily install the caliper.
Insert a screwdriver through the brake caliper into the brake disc, lock the hub from turning and tighten the hub mounting nut to the required torque. Re-measure the initial torque required to turn the hub with the drive shaft. If the force is 2 kg higher than previously measured, check the condition of the bearing.
If the initial torque remains unchanged, drive the flange of the nut into the groove of the drive shaft.
Insert the tie rod end ball joint into the steering knuckle and secure with the nut, tightening it to the specified torque.
Install the caliper and wheel. Lower the vehicle and tighten the nuts to the specified torque.