FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

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. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging by the front flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. A01F87EC02
      *a Service Nut

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

      Recommended Service Nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Note

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

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

      SST
      09611-12010

      Note

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

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. Temporarily install a new front axle hub bolt to the front axle hub.

    2. A01FANSC02
      *a Service Nut
      *b Washer

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

      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.

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

      Note


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

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

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

      • Make sure that there is no foreign matter on the threads of the bolt.

      • If a bolt is deformed or damaged, replace it.

      • Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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