FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-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. 

      Install the front axle hub sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      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.

2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

   1. 

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

      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *1

      Matchmark

   2. 

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

      240 N*m

      2447 kgf*cm

      177 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or the magnet rotor of the hub and bearing.

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

   1. 

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

      89 N*m

      908 kgf*cm

      66 ft.*lbf

      Note:

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

4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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5. INSTALL FRONT DISC

   1. 

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

      Table 2. Text in Illustration

      *1

      Matchmark

6. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

   1. 

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

      107 N*m

      1089 kgf*cm

      79 ft.*lbf

7. 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. 

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

      for Gasoline Engine

      216 N*m

      2203 kgf*cm

      159 ft.*lbf

      for Diesel Engine

      292 N*m

      2978 kgf*cm

      215 ft.*lbf

      Tip:

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

8. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

9. REMOVE FRONT DISC

10. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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11. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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12. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    1. 

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

       Table 3. Text in Illustration

       *1

       Matchmark

       Note:

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

13. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

    1. 

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

       107 N*m

       1089 kgf*cm

       79 ft.*lbf

14. 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

15. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

    1. 

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

       29 N*m

       296 kgf*cm

       21 ft.*lbf

       Tip:

       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. 

       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 wire when installing the front speed sensor

16. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

    1. 

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

17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    103 N*m

    1050 kgf*cm

    76 ft.*lbf

18. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

19. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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