FRONT AXLE HUB(for AWD) 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. A0019NN

      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. Connect the splines of the steering knuckle LH and drive shaft assembly.

    2. A001DBR

      Install the steering knuckle to the front lower ball joint with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      113 N*m  { 1149 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001EQ1

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 1 suspension upper arm with the nut.

      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.

  4. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001F5S

      Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 2 suspension upper arm with the nut.

      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.

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0018VA

      Connect the tie rod to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      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.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A001FE2

      Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

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

      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.

  7. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. A001D42

      Connect the front speed sensor connector.

    2. Install the sensor clamp to the steering knuckle LH with the bolt.

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

      Note

      Do not twist the skid control sensor wire.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH


    1. A001FDT

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

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

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  10. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001FPT

      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. A001EMS

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

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    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. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not stake the shaft nut.

      Tech Tips

      Stake the shaft nut after the axle hub bearing looseness and axle hub runout inspections.

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    Click here

  14. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

    Click here

  15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

    Click here

  16. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  17. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A001FPT

      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. A001EMS

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

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

  18. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. A001CWO

      Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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

  21. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal Click here.

  22. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT


    1. Adjust the vehicle height Click here.

  23. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the headlight Click here.