STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH


    1. A01IU3S

      Hold the front axle assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      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 magnet rotor side of the hub and bearing so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

  2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


    1. Hold the front axle assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. A01IQKR

      Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      133 N*m  { 1356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf }

    3. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, align the holes by tightening the nut as necessary up to an additional 60°.

  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Hold the front axle assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. Install the front brake dust cover to the steering knuckle.

    3. A01IPM2

      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 magnet rotor side of the hub bearing so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

  4. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01INYS

      Connect the suspension lower arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      89 N*m  { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not angle past full bound or full rebound when bushing is tightened.

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01IRDQE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

  7. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01IQZ1

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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. A01ITYP

      Using a 30 mm socket wrench, temporarily install the axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      for Gasoline Engine
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }
      for Diesel Engine
      292 N*m  { 2978 kgf*cm, 215 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

  9. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC

  11. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A01IU4O

      Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note

      Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A01ISUP

      Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front hub bolts.

      Maximum runout
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note

      Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  13. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01IRDQE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

      Note

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

  14. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01IQZ1

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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  15. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01IR6F

      Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  16. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01IR2D

      Install the front speed sensor wire and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt, and attach the clamp.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor wire bracket.

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor wire when installing it.

    2. A01IQCT

      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 wire when installing the front speed sensor

  17. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. A01IN37

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

  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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

  20. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal Click here.