Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly to the steering knuckle.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
Tech Tips
Align the cutout for the speed sensor in the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Note
When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Install a new cotter pin.
Note
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
INSTALL FRONT DISC
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.
Note
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
Note
Be sure to perform this work for a new front drive shaft assembly.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle hub shaft nut.
Note
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
Tech Tips
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the front drive shaft from rotating.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
Note
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
| *1 | Matchmark |
Remove the front disc.
Tech Tips
Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.
| Maximum looseness |
|---|
| 0 mm (0 in.) |
Note
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.
Tech Tips
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
| Maximum runout |
|---|
| 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) |
Note
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.
Tech Tips
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.
INSTALL FRONT DISC
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.
Note
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose with the bolt.
Note
Do not twist the wire harness for the front speed sensor when installing it.
The bolt tightens the brake flexible hose and front speed sensor together. Make sure that the flexible hose is positioned over the front speed sensor.
Install the clamp.
STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Check for the speed sensor signals Click here.