FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure 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 to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

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

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.

      • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      270 N*m  { 2753 kgf*cm, 199 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not apply lubricants to the steering knuckle and shock absorber contact surfaces.

      • When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

  3. CONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B006QAGC03
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note


      • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.

      • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      • Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

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


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

      Torque:
      93 N*m  { 948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    for 16 inch Front Disc Brake: Click here

    for 17 inch Front Disc Brake: 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 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 30 mm deep socket wrench, while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      292 N*m  { 2978 kgf*cm, 215 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

    for 16 inch Front Disc Brake: Click here

    for 17 inch Front Disc Brake: Click here

  11. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

    Click here

  12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

    Click here

  13. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    for 16 inch Front Disc Brake: Click here

    for 17 inch Front Disc Brake: Click here

  14. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  15. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


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

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

      Note

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

    2. B006OTE

      Set the front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly.

    3. B006OUPC02
      B006LKF Hook

      Engage the 2 hooks of front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it.

      • Make sure that the front speed sensor is positioned over the front flexible hose.

    4. Install the bolt.

      Torque:
      18.5 N*m  { 189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
    5. B006MR8

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

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

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.

      • Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.

      • After installing the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and steering knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.

      • Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

    6. Engage the clamp.

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

  16. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. B006Q9Q

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

  17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Click here

  18. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  19. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here