FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is 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.

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

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    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. Install the front axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      235 N*m  { 2396 kgf*cm, 173 ft.*lbf }

    3. Install the adjusting cap and cotter pin.

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


    1. Install a new axle hub grease cap.

      Note

      Make sure the grease cap is securely installed to the axle hub.

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  5. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  6. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. for Hydraulic Brake Booster:

      Bleed the brake line Click here.

    2. for Vacuum Brake Booster:

      Bleed the brake line Click here.

  7. CHECK FOR FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


    1. for Hydraulic Brake Booster:

      Check the brake fluid level in reservoir Click here.

    2. for Vacuum Brake Booster:

      Check the brake fluid level in reservoir Click here.

  8. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    for Aluminum Wheel
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
    for Steel Wheel
    112 N*m  { 1137 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

  10. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  11. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. w/ VSC (for Hydraulic Brake Booster):

      Inspect the speed sensor signal Click here.

    2. w/ VSC (for Vacuum Brake Booster):

      Inspect the speed sensor signal Click here.

    3. w/o VSC:

      Inspect the speed sensor signal Click here.