FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
  
  SST
  
  09950-60020 ( 09951-00810 )
  
  09950-70010 ( 09951-07100 )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
1. Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.3 N*m { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly to the steering knuckle.
  
  SST
  
  09608-32010
  
  09950-60010 ( 09951-00610 )
  
  09950-70010 ( 09951-07100 )
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
1. Set a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector to the steering knuckle while aligning the cutout for the speed sensor in the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.
2. Using SST and a hammer, install the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
  
  SST
  
  09316-60011   ( 09316-00011 )
  
  09608-32010
  
  09950-60010   ( 09951-00500, 09952-06010 )
  
  09950-60020   ( 09951-00810 )
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  290 N*m { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  The bolt can be inserted in either direction, however, make sure that they are installed in the same direction.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *a Matchmark
  
  Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.
CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  92 N*m { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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INSTALL FRONT DISC

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INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
1. Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
  Note
  - Be sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.
  - Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install the front axle shaft nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  294 N*m { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the front drive shaft from rotating.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE FRONT DISC

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INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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INSTALL FRONT DISC

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INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt and clamp.
  
  Torque:
  
  19 N*m { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Install the speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.
2. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.5 N*m { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
1. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

103 N*m { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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