FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC (for 17 inch Front Disc Brake)


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      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the front disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC (for 18 inch Front Disc Brake)


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      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the front disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


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      Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

      If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


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      Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

      Maximum
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

      If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC (for 17 inch Front Disc Brake)

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    Note

    The front disc has an identification mark. Check the identification mark when installing the disc.


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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC (for 18 inch Front Disc Brake)

    Note


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      The front disc needs to be installed to the correct side of the vehicle. There is an "L", indicating the disc for the left wheel, or an "R", indicating the disc for the right wheel, engraved on the inside of the disc in the position shown in the illustration.

    • There is pink paint, indicating the disc for the left wheel, or green paint, indicating the disc for the right wheel, on the surface of the front disc in the position shown in the illustration.

    Text in Illustration
    *a Inner Disc
    *b Outer Disc
    *c Disc Identification Paint

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.

      • Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.

      • Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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