FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the front flexible hose.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Service Nut

      Temporarily install 2 service nuts to the front axle hub bolts as shown in the illustration.

      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Note

      Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.

    2. Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, remove the front axle hub bolt.

      SST
      09628-10011

      Note

      Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Service Nut
      *2 Washer

      Install a washer and service nut to a new front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Recommended washer thickness is 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

    2. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, install the hub bolt by tightening the service nut.

      Note


      • Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

      • Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

    3. Remove the 3 service nuts and washer from the 3 front axle hub bolts.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs Click here.