STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE
1. Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
  
  SST
  
  09950-60020 ( 09951-00810 )
  
  09950-70010 ( 09951-07100 )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
1. Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.3 N*m { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly to the steering knuckle.
  
  SST
  
  09608-32010
  
  09950-60010 ( 09951-00610 )
  
  09950-70010 ( 09951-07100 )
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
1. Set a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector to the steering knuckle while aligning the cutout for the speed sensor in the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.
2. Using SST and a hammer, install the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
  
  SST
  
  09316-60011   ( 09316-00011 )
  
  09608-32010
  
  09950-60010   ( 09951-00500, 09952-06010 )
  
  09950-60020   ( 09951-00810 )
INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
  
  Note
  
  When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
2. Install the front lower ball joint assembly to the front axle assembly with a new nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  123 N*m { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Prevent oil from adhering to the threaded and tapered parts.
3. 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 AXLE ASSEMBLY

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