FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. 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.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

    2. Remove the front disc.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

    1. Position the front axle hub bolt to be removed as shown in the illustration.

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    2. Temporarily install 2 nuts to the front axle hub bolts as shown in the illustration.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Nut
      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Note

      Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

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

      SST
      09628-10011

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

    1. Position a new front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

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    2. Temporarily install the front axle hub bolt to the front axle hub.

    3. Install a washer and nut to the front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Nut
      *2 Washer
      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Recommended washer thickness is 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

    4. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, install the front axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.

      Note

      • Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

      • Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

    5. Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 front axle hub bolts.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Note

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

  7. 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.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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