CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST and a press, press the axle hub into the steering knuckle.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
| *1 | Snap Ring Pliers |
| *a | Speed Sensor Installation Gap |
Using snap ring pliers, install a new axle hub hole snap ring, as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not overlap the end of the snap ring and the installation hole in the speed sensor on the knuckle side.
Do not damage the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing when installing the snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Align the drive shaft splines and install the axle assembly.
Note
Do not damage the lower ball joint.
Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
Install the front axle assembly onto the shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Tech Tips
Keep the bolt from rotating while turning the nut.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Install the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
Note
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.
Install a new clip.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the tie rod end sub-assembly onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
Note
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.
Install a new cotter pin.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Install the speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Note
Check that the speed sensor tip and installation portion are free of foreign matter.
Install the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
Install the flexible hose and speed sensor with the bolt.
Note
Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
INSTALL FRONT DISC
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/o VSC)
CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ VSC)