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. A0119GO

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01191AE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub, and remove the front disc.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. A011702E01

      Temporarily install the 2 nuts and washers to the 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.)

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

      SST
      09628-10011

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. A011726E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Washer
      *2 Nut

      Install a washer and nut to a 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 thickness of the washer is 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

    2. Using a screwdriver or the equivalent to hold the hub and bearing, install the hub bolt by tightening the nut.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01191AE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Note

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0119GO

      Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }