FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

1. Align the front axle assembly with the splines of the front drive shaft assembly, and then insert the front drive shaft assembly into the front axle assembly.

   Note:
   

   • Do not deform the dust cover.

   • Do not damage the outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor.

   • Make sure to keep the speed sensor rotor and its installation surfaces free of foreign matter.

2. 

   Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts as shown in the illustration.

   240 N*m

   2447 kgf*cm

   177 ft.*lbf

CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Connect the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

   93 N*m

   948 kgf*cm

   69 ft.*lbf

INSTALL FRONT DISC

1. 

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

   Note:

   When installing a new disc, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

1. 

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

   98 N*m

   999 kgf*cm

   72 ft.*lbf

CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   49 N*m

   500 kgf*cm

   36 ft.*lbf

   Note:

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

2. Install a new cotter pin.

CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR

1. 

   Connect the flexible hose bracket and speed sensor wire bracket with the bolt (A).

   19 N*m

   194 kgf*cm

   14 ft.*lbf

   Note:

   Connect the flexible hose bracket first.

2. Connect the flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt (B).

   19 N*m

   194 kgf*cm

   14 ft.*lbf

3. 

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

   8.5 N*m

   87 kgf*cm

   75 in.*lbf

   Note:
   

   • Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.

   • Make sure that the speed sensor is free of foreign matter.

   • Do not twist the speed sensor wire.

INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

1. Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and new front 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 matter.

2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), while applying the brakes, install the front axle shaft nut.

   for 2GR-FE
   292 N*m	2978 kgf*cm	215 ft.*lbf
   for 2AZ-FE
   216 N*m	2203 kgf*cm	159 ft.*lbf

   Tip:

   Tighten the axle shaft nut while the brakes are applied to prevent the front axle from rotating.

3. 

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