FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:
  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Secure the steering knuckle between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      96 N*m

      979 kgf*cm

      71 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

      240 N*m

      2447 kgf*cm

      177 ft.*lbf

      Note:
      • When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      • Do not apply lubricants to the steering knuckle and shock absorber contact surfaces.

      Tip:

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

  3. CONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. C269422C01

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      Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly, and connect the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

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

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

      89 N*m

      908 kgf*cm

      66 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  8. 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 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 30 mm socket wrench, while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.

      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.

      Tip:

      Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

  9. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC

  11. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

  12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

  13. INSTALL FRONT DISC

  14. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  15. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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

      29 N*m

      296 kgf*cm

      21 ft.*lbf

  16. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

    1. Engage the clamp.

    2. Install the front speed sensor wire and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      29 N*m

      296 kgf*cm

      21 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not twist the front speed sensor and front flexible hose when installing them.

      Tip:

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

    3. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      8.5 N*m

      87 kgf*cm

      75 in.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

  17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

    1. C270430

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

  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    103 N*m

    1050 kgf*cm

    76 ft.*lbf

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

  20. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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