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 CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKLH

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

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01EM51E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      The above step is not necessary when the front disc will be replaced.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. A01EKSH

      Position the front axle hub bolt to be removed as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EJNPE01

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

      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Note

      Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

    3. Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, remove the front axle hub bolt.

      SST
      09628-10011
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold
      *3 Nut

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. A01EKSH

      Position a new front axle hub bolt to be installed as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EMAJE01

      Temporarily install the new front axle hub bolt to the front axle hub.

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

      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Tech Tips

      The thickness of the washer is preferably 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

    4. Using a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, install the front axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Washer
      *2 Turn
      *3 Hold
      *4 Nut

      Note


      • Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

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

    5. Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 front axle hub bolts.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01EM51E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.

      Note

      When installing a new disc, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKLH

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

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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