FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Apply MP grease to a new O-ring.

    2. Install the O-ring to the axle hub.

      Note

      Do not damage the O-ring.

    3. Connect the front drive shaft to the front axle hub.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft boot.

    4. B001WL6

      Install the dust cover and axle hub to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  3. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001Z8Z

      Connect the front disc brake caliper and install 2 new bolts.

      Torque:
      180 N*m  { 1835 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure that the bolts are free from damage and foreign matter.

      • Do not overtighten the bolts.

  4. 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. B001VMT

      Using a 39 mm socket wrench, install the axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      200 N*m  { 2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf }

    3. Using a 39 mm socket wrench, loosen the axle shaft nut.

    4. Using a 39 mm socket wrench, retighten the axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      340 N*m  { 3467 kgf*cm, 251 ft.*lbf }
    5. B001ZHY

      Install the front wheel adjusting lock cap and a new cotter pin.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001Z8Z

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.

      • Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB


    1. Inspect the front axle hub Click here.

  8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH


    1. Install the axle hub grease cap.

      Note

      Make sure to securely fit the grease cap to the axle hub.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  10. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001Z8Z

      Connect the front disc brake caliper and install 2 new bolts.

      Torque:
      180 N*m  { 1835 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure that the bolts are free from damage and foreign matter.

      • Do not overtighten the bolts.

    2. B001W2DE05
      *1 Bolt
      *2 Nut

      Connect the brake tube bracket to the steering knuckle with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      for bolt
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }
      for nut
      13 N*m  { 132 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    for Aluminum Wheel
    131 N*m  { 1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf }
    for Steel Wheel
    209 N*m  { 2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf }

  12. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ KDSS)

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  13. CLOSE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  14. INSTALL STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)

    Click here

  15. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. w/ VSC:

      Click here

    2. w/ ABS:

      Click here