FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the steering knuckle between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      240 N*m  { 2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  4. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      89 N*m  { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

    2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Stake the front axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

      Tech Tips

      Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

  9. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    Click here

  11. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

    Click here

  12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

    Click here

  13. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  14. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  15. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  16. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt and clamp.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

      Tech Tips

      Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor harness bracket.

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

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

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

  17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


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

  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  19. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.


    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here