MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2001)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 109 Nm (1,112 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.)
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB
Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub assembly and dust cover.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
6. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER
Torque: 140 Nm (1,430 kgf-cm, 103 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Don't remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
7. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM