FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H20M

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

    2. A01H03H

      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. A01GXT8E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the front disc from the front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A01H0XH

      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. A01GY5W

      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

    A01H1ODE01

    Note

    Be sure to check the identification mark when installing the disc.

    Item Identification mark
    LH LEFT
    RH RIGHT

    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

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

  7. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H03H

      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. A01H20M

      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 }