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. Secure the steering knuckle in a vise.

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. Install the front brake dust cover to the steering knuckle.

    3. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      96 N*m  { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


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      Matchmark
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. A01GC7W

      Apply MP grease to the entire contact surface between the front drive shaft assembly and axle hub bearing surface or only apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz.) of MP grease to the 4 areas on the axle hub bearing shown in the illustration.

    3. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

      Note


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

      • Do not tighten the bolts.

  3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  6. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


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

      Torque:
      106.8 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new 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.

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

      Torque:
      for Axle Hub Spline Diameter 26 mm (1.02 in.)
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }
      for Axle Hub Spline Diameter 30 mm (1.18 in.)
      292 N*m  { 2978 kgf*cm, 215 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  8. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  10. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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  11. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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  12. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  13. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


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

      Torque:
      106.8 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  14. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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

      Torque:
      18.5 N*m  { 189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  15. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


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

      Torque:
      18.5 N*m  { 189 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.

  16. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


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

  17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  18. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  19. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    w/o VSC: Click here

    w/ VSC: Click here