FRONT AXLE HUB (for AWD) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GL7B

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the steering knuckle.

    2. A01GK2W

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect front disc brake caliper.

      Note


      • Hang the front disc brake caliper assembly with a rope or wire.

      • Do not damage the brake hose.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01GKBTE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A01GK31

      Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

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

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A01GIHX

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

      Maximum
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    A01GJS0E04
    Text in Illustration
    *A for 18 inch Disc

    Note

    The 18 inch disc has an identification mark. Make sure of the identification mark when installing the disc.

    Item Identification mark
    18 inch disc LH L
    18 inch disc RH R

    Tech Tips

    The 17 inch disc has no identification mark. The disc can be installed to the LH or RH side.


    1. A01GKBTE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks, and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  7. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GK2W

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

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the threaded parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.

      • Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the steering knuckle is made of aluminum.

    2. A01GL7B

      Connect the flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }