FRONT AXLE HUB 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 FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


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      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. 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


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

      SST
      09608-32010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00610 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


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

  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. Set a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector to the steering knuckle while aligning the cutout for the speed sensor in the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.

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

      SST
      09316-60011   ( 09316-00011 )
      09608-32010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00500, 09952-06010 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00810 )
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      Apply mineral oil base grease to the areas indicated in the illustration on the front drive shaft assembly contact surface of the front axle hub bearing.

      Text in Illustration
      A01I3GM Mineral Oil Base Grease

      Tech Tips

      Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0106 oz.) of mineral oil base grease.

  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

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


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      Text in Illustration
      *A Type A Nut
      *B Type B Nut
      *a 20 mm (0.787 in.)
      *b 22 mm (0.866 in.)
      A01I3Q9 Bolt
      A01I679 Nut

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

      Torque:
      Type A Nut and Bolt
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
      Type B Nut and Bolt
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • The tightening torque for the bolt differs depending on the type of nut.

      • Make sure to tighten the bolt to the same torque as the nuts.

  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub, and install the front disc.

      Note

      When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

  12. 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 front drive shaft assembly.

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

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

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

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

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

  13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the front flexible hose.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


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      Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note


      • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.

      If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.

  16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


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      Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub outside the hub bolts.

      Maximum runout
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note


      • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

  17. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub, and install the front disc.

      Note

      When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  18. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

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

    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.

  20. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


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

  21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  22. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL


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

    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  23. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  24. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here