INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE
Fix the steering knuckle in a vise and temporarily install the bolt and nut. Then, using a screwdriver and hammer, widen the knuckle slit.
Note
Do not widen the steering knuckle slit by more than 10 mm.
Do not damage the steering knuckle slit portion.
Insert the convex portion of the shock absorber assembly front into the steering knuckle slit. In addition, make the bracket edge come into contact with the steering knuckle tip.
Note
Set the nut on the front side of the vehicle.
Release the screwdriver. Then tighten the nut to tighten the shock absorber assembly front steering knuckle.
Remove any materials such as iron powder that adhere to the magnetic seal portion.
INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with transaxle oil.
Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a screwdriver and hammer.
Note
Face the snap ring cut area downward.
Do not damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly boot.
Tech Tips
Whether the front drive shaft assembly is securely driven in or not can be confirmed from the brass bar reaction force or sound.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Push the front axle assembly out of the vehicle to align the spline of the front drive shaft assembly with the front axle assembly and insert the front axle assembly.
Note
Do not push the front axle assembly further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
Do not damage the oil seal.
Do not damage the front drive shaft assembly boot.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1
Push the front suspension lower arm No. 1 downward, install the front lower ball joint and tighten the castle nut and a new clip.
Note
Retighten the castle nut and clip within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the clip with the castle nut.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Install the stabilizer bar front with the 2 cushion retainers, 2 cushions and a nut, as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be sure to install the cushion and retainer in the correct direction.
Tighten the nut with a spanner (10 mm).
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install it with the castle nut and a new cotter pin.
Note
Retighten the castle nut and cotter pin within a turning angle of 60° after aligning the hole of the cotter pin with the castle nut.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE
Using "TORX" socket wrench T30, install the front disc with the screw.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the front disc brake caliper assembly onto the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Install the flexible hose onto the shock absorber assembly front with the bolt.
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
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Connect the speed sensor wire to the shock absorber assembly front.
Note
Insert a rubber grommet into the bracket with the painted line placed between the bracket cutouts.
Install the bolt and the speed sensor front onto the steering knuckle.
Note
Do not damage the speed sensor.
Keep the speed sensor free of any foreign material.
Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
Install a new front axle hub nut.
Using a hammer and chisel, stake the front axle hub nut.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK ABS WARNING LIGHT