Prizm L4-108 1.8L DOHC VIN 8 MFI (1998)
8. Remove the front brake caliper housing and the brake caliper bracket. Suspend the caliper housing with wire in order to prevent damage to the
brake hose. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT in DISC BRAKES.
NOTICE: Use care in order to not damage the boot and the inner oil seal.
NOTICE: On vehicles equipped with ABS, use care to not damage the speed sensor rotor of the drive axle.
9. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT in DISC BRAKES.
10. Inspect the steering knuckle for bearing backlash and hub deviation, if necessary. Refer to WHEEL BEARINGS DIAGNOSIS in SUSPENSION
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS.
11. Loosen the nuts on the lower side of the strut assembly. Do not remove the bolts.
12. Remove the outer tie rod cotter pin (2).
13. Remove the outer tie rod nut (1).
