FRONT AXLE HUB(for 2WD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart ( Click here).

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001E88

      Install the front axle hub to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      65 N*m  { 663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001A4W

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 1 suspension upper arm LH and front No. 2 suspension upper arm LH with the nuts.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install new clips.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.

  3. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001DMG

      Connect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clip after installing the nut, the nut can be tightened up to 60° more.

  4. CONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001CRY

      Install the bottom side of the front shock absorber assembly LH to the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH. Then insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle and temporarily install it with the nut.

      Torque:
      108 N*m  { 1101 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001CUS

      Install the front stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      84 N*m  { 857 kgf*cm, 62 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.

  6. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001ESG

      Install the bracket of the front height control sensor LH to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001FDM

      Connect the No. 1 suspension lower arm to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new clip.

      Note

      If it is necessary to align the holes for the clip after installing the nut, the nut can be tightened up to 60° more.

  8. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH


    1. A001DSI

      Install the front disc brake dust cover LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  11. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0018UZ

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

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the screw 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. A001BC9

      Connect the flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  12. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR


    1. Connect the speed sensor connector to the speed sensor.

      Note


      • Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the tip or installation area of the speed sensor.

      • Do not twist the speed sensor wire.

    2. A001AIV

      Install the speed sensor wire to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment ( Click here).

  15. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal ( Click here).

  16. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  17. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA

    Click here