STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

1. 

   Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

   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.

   09608-32010
   09950-70010	09951-07100
   09950-60010	09951-00610

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

1. 

   Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.

INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

1. 

   Using SST and a hammer, install a new No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.

   09316-60011	09316-00011
   09608-32010
   09950-60020	09951-00810	09952-06010
   09950-60010	09951-00500

   Tip:

   Align the hole for the speed sensor in the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector with the steering knuckle.

INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

1. 

   Install the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   123 N*m

   1254 kgf*cm

   91 ft.*lbf

   Note:

   Prevent oil from adhering to the screw and tapered parts.

2. Install a new cotter pin.

   Note:

   If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   290 N*m

   2956 kgf*cm

   213 ft.*lbf

INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

1. 

   Install the front lower suspension arm to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

   92 N*m

   938 kgf*cm

   68 ft.*lbf

CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   49 N*m

   500 kgf*cm

   36 ft.*lbf

2. Install a new cotter pin.

   Note:

   Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

INSTALL FRONT DISC

1. 

   Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

   Note:

   When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

1. 

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

   104 N*m

   1060 kgf*cm

   76 ft.*lbf

   Note:

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

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.

   Note:
   

   • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

   • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.

   294 N*m

   2996 kgf*cm

   216 ft.*lbf

   Tip:
   

   • Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

   • Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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

   Note:

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

REMOVE FRONT DISC

1. 

   Remove the front disc.

   Tip:

   Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

1. 

   Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.

   Maximum looseness
   0 mm (0 in.)

   Note:

   Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

   Tip:

   If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.

INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

1. 

   Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

   Maximum runout
   0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

   Note:

   Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

   Tip:

   If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

INSTALL FRONT DISC

1. 

   Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

   Note:

   When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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

   104 N*m

   1060 kgf*cm

   76 ft.*lbf

   Note:

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

INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

1. 

   Install the resin clamp and front speed sensor with the bolt.

   8.0 N*m

   82 kgf*cm

   71 in.*lbf

   Note:
   

   • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

   • Firmly insert the sensor body into the knuckle before tightening the bolt.

   • After installing the sensor to the knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.

   • To prevent interference between the sensor and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the sensor body during or after the insertion of the sensor body to the knuckle.

STAKE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

1. 

   Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub nut.