STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

1. Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

   Torque:

   8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly to the steering knuckle.

   

   SST

   09608-32010

   09950-60010   ( 09951-00610 )

   09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING

1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.

INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

1. Set a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector to the steering knuckle while aligning the cutout for the speed sensor in the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.

2. Using SST and a hammer, install the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

   

   SST

   09316-60011   ( 09316-00011 )

   09608-32010

   09950-60010   ( 09951-00500, 09952-06010 )

   09950-60020   ( 09951-00810 )

3. Apply mineral oil base grease to the areas indicated in the illustration on the front drive shaft assembly contact surface of the front axle hub bearing.

   

   Text in Illustration

   Mineral Oil Base Grease

   Tech Tips

   Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0106 oz.) of mineral oil base grease.

INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

   Note

   When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

2. Install the front lower ball joint assembly to the front axle assembly with a new nut.

   Torque:

   123 N*m  { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

   Note

   Prevent oil from adhering to the threaded and tapered parts.

3. Install a new cotter pin.

   Note

   Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.