CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
| *a | Magnetic Rotor Side |
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Inside of the vehicle |
Using SST and a press, insert a new front axle hub bearing, with its magnetic rotor side facing the inside of the vehicle, until it reaches the end of the steering knuckle.
Note
Do not remove the inner race because the front axle hub bearing is built into the oil seal.
Do not use bearings that have been removed.
Do not wipe off any grease that has been applied to new bearings.
Do not bring magnets close to the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing.
Keep the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing free of foreign matter.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST and a press, press the front axle hub sub-assembly into the steering knuckle.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
| *a | Speed Sensor Installation Gap |
Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring, as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not overlap the end of the front axle hub hole snap ring and the installation hole in the speed sensor on the knuckle side.
Do not damage the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing when installing the front axle hub hole snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub assembly, and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub assembly.
Note
Do not damage the lower ball joint.
Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
Do not damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Tech Tips
Keep the bolt from rotating while turning the nut.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Install the front lower suspension arm to the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
Note
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.
Install a new clip.
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the tie rod end sub-assembly to the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.
Note
If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.
Install a new cotter pin.
INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT DISC
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
Note
Be sure to perform this work even when using a new drive shaft.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
Using a socket wrench 30 mm, while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.
Note
Stake the front axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
Tech Tips
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT DISC
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
INSTALL FRONT DISC
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Note
Check that the front speed sensor tip and installation portion are free of foreign matter.
Install the front speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
Install the front speed sensor and the front flexible hose with the bolt.
Note
Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose without twisting them.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL