FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Apply MP grease to a new O-ring.

    2. Install the O-ring to the axle hub.

    3. Install the dust cover and axle hub to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft 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. Install the front axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      235 N*m  { 2396 kgf*cm, 173 ft.*lbf }

    3. Install the adjusting cap and cotter pin.

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


    1. Install a new axle hub grease cap.

      Note

      Make sure the grease cap is securely installed to the axle hub.

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  5. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


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

      Torque:
      123 N*m  { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

    2. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube to the disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Torque:
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Click here.

  6. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. for Hydraulic Brake Booster:

      Bleed the brake line Click here.

    2. for Vacuum Brake Booster:

      Bleed the brake line Click here.

  7. CHECK FOR FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


    1. for Hydraulic Brake Booster:

      Check the brake fluid level in reservoir Click here.

    2. for Vacuum Brake Booster:

      Check the brake fluid level in reservoir Click here.

  8. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  10. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  11. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Inspect the speed sensor signal Click here.