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.


  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


    1. A019PDXE03

      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 )
  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER


    1. A019OSD

      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 }
  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LV0E03

      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 )
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A019N34

      Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.

  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. A019JYUE01

      Using SST and a hammer, install a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.

      SST
      09316-60011   ( 09316-00011 )
      09608-32010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00500, 09952-06010 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00810 )

      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.

  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NZ7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. A019K19E02

      Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    3. A019L7M

      Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }
  7. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    for 1AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A019OBCE03
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NZL

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

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1061 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }
  10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. 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.

    2. A019MOT

      Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle hub shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

      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.

  11. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NZL

      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.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A019OBCE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

  13. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A019O1U

      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.

  14. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A019KN3

      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.

  15. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A019OBCE03
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

  16. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NZL

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

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1061 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }
  17. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A019L39E04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hole
      *2 Resin Clamp

      Install the resin clamp and front speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Firmly insert the sensor body into the knuckle before tightening the bolt.

      • After installing the sensor to the knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.

      • To prevent interference between the sensor and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the sensor body during or after the insertion of the sensor body to the knuckle.

  18. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A019MP3

      Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.

  21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check for the speed sensor signals Click here.