FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)


    1. A0158P4

      Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

  2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)


    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

      A015939E01

      Note


      • When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.

      • Do not remove the shutter valves.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0159O4

      Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.

    2. A0159QR

      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.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A015DJKE01

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH


    1. A0155ZZE01

      Using SST and a screwdriver or equivalent to hold the axle hub, remove the front axle hub bolt.

      SST
      09650-17011

      Note

      Do not damage the threads of the hub bolt.

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT LH


    1. A0156IHE01

      Temporarily install a washer and hub nut to a new hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Install a hub nut to prevent damage to the hub bolt.

    2. Using a screwdriver or equivalent to hold the hub, turn the hub nut until the bottom surface of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.

    3. Remove the washer and hub nut.

      Note

      Do not damage the threads of the hub bolt.

  8. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A0156PL

      Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

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

  9. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A015AWO

      Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

      Maximum runout
      0.08 mm (0.00315 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

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

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A015DJKE01

      Align the matchmarks, and then install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  11. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0159QR

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

      Torque:
      99 N*m  { 1010 kgf*cm, 73 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. A0159O4E01

      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 }

  12. 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 }

  13. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ KDSS)

    Note


    • Perform the inspection on a level surface.

    • Ensure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.

    • Perform the inspection with the vehicle load completely on the suspension.

    Tech Tips


    • Perform this step with the fuel tank full.

    • If there are any parts installed to the vehicle which place any unbalanced load on the left or right side of the vehicle, remove them.


    1. Set the tire pressure to the specified value(s) Click here.

    2. Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.

    3. A015AG2

      Measure the distance from the ground to the top of the bumper and calculate the difference in the vehicle height between left and right. Perform this procedure for both the front and rear wheels.

      Height difference of left and right sides
      15 mm (0.591 in.) or less

      Tech Tips

      If not as specified, perform the vehicle tilt calibration.

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

    Note


    • Perform the inspection on a level surface.

    • Ensure that the wheels are on the ground and facing straight ahead.

    • Perform the inspection with the vehicle load completely on the suspension.

    Tech Tips


    • Perform this step with the fuel tank full.

    • If there are any parts installed to the vehicle which place any unbalanced load on the left or right side of the vehicle, remove them.


    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, tighten the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.

      Torque:
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

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

    A0158P4

    1. Install the valve protector with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

    2. Attach the clamp, and connect the connector to the valve protector.