FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  3. DISCONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH


  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. B006E4EC01
      *a Service Nut
      *b Hold
      *c Turn

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

      Recommended Service Nut
      Thread diameter: 14.0 mm (0.551 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Note

      Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the front axle 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
      09650-17011

      Note

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. Temporarily install a new front axle hub bolt to the front axle hub.

    2. B006BFDC01
      *a Service Nut
      *b Washer
      *c Hold
      *d Turn

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

      Recommended Service Nut
      Thread diameter: 14.0 mm (0.551 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Tech Tips

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

    3. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, install the front axle 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.

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC LH


  8. CONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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