STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE


    1. A01EKRAE03

      Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00810 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


    1. A01EJEK

      Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJZME02

      Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly to the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09608-32010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00620 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A01ELPU

      Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.

  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. A01EIPIE01

      Using SST and a hammer, install a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

      SST
      09316-60011   ( 09316-00011 )
      09608-32010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00500 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00810, 09952-06010 )

      Tech Tips

      Align the cutout for the speed sensor in the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.

  6. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


    1. A01EM4K

      Install the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the nut.

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

      Note

      Prevent oil from adhering to the screw and tapered parts.

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedures from "Install Front Axle Assembly" Click here.