FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Use a wire or an equivalent tool to hang the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


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      Remove the front disc from the front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


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      Temporarily install 2 nuts and 2 washers to the front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Install hub nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.

    2. Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub and bearing assembly, remove the front axle hub bolt.

      SST
      09628-10011

      Note

      Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


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      Install a washer and nut to a new front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front hub axle and bearing assembly, install the front axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.

      Note

      Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Install hub nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, 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.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *A for Bolt A
      *B for Bolt B

      Install the front disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      for Bolt A
      78 N*m  { 799 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }
      for Bolt B
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }