FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

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 SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the steering knuckle between aluminium plates in a vise.
  
  Note
  
  When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
2. Install the front brake dust cover to the steering knuckle.
3. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  96 N*m { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *a Matchmark
  
  Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
2. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  240 N*m { 2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf }
  Note
  
  Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
  
  While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the front No. 1 lower suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.
  
  Torque:
  
  89 N*m { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  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.
INSTALL FRONT DISC

for 16 inch Front Brake: Click here

for 15 inch Front Brake: Click here
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  107 N*m { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
1. 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.
2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  216 N*m { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }
  
  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 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 down by the flexible hose.
REMOVE FRONT DISC

for 16 inch Front Brake: Click here

for 15 inch Front Brake: Click here
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  
  Maximum
  
  0.05 mm (0.00196 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 sub-assembly.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front hub bolt.
  
  Maximum
  
  0.05 mm (0.00196 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 sub-assembly.
INSTALL FRONT DISC

for 16 inch Front Brake: Click here

for 15 inch Front Brake: Click here
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  107 N*m { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  29 N*m { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt and clamp.
  
  Torque:
  
  29 N*m { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor harness bracket.
2. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.5 N*m { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
1. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

103 N*m { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
  
  Note
  
  When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
3. Clear the DTCs Click here.
INSTALL BATTERY BOX COVER
1. Engage the 3 guides to install the battery box cover.
INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
1. Install the rear deck floor box.
INSTALL REAR FLOOR MAT
1. Install the rear floor mat.
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Click here
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

Click here