FRONT AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   1. Secure the steering knuckle in a vise.

      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 LH with the 4 bolts.

      96 N*m

      979 kgf*cm

      71 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side 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. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle assembly LH.

   2. 

      *A	for 16 inch Front Disc Brake
      *B	for 17 inch Front Disc Brake

      Apply MP grease to the entire contact surface between the front drive shaft assembly and axle hub bearing surface or only apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz.) of MP grease to the 4 areas on the axle hub bearing shown in the illustration.

   3. Install the front axle assembly LH 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 and speed sensor rotor.

      • Do not tighten the bolts.

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

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4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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5. INSTALL FRONT DISC

   for 16 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

   for 17 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

6. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

   1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut LH 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 LH.

      292 N*m

      2978 kgf*cm

      215 ft.*lbf

      Tip:

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

8. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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9. REMOVE FRONT DISC

   for 16 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

   for 17 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

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

    for 16 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

    for 17 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

13. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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14. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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15. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

    1. Connect the front speed sensor LH and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt and clamp.

       29 N*m

       296 kgf*cm

       21 ft.*lbf

       Note:

       Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

       Tip:

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

    2. Install the front speed sensor LH 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.

16. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

    1. 

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

17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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18. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and tighten the nut.

       5.4 N*m

       55 kgf*cm

       48 in.*lbf

19. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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