STEERING KNUCKLE INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL INNER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)


    1. B007TL8E01

      Using SST, place the steering knuckle on a press as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09527-30010
    2. B007ULV

      Temporarily install a new inner knuckle grease retainer cap to the steering knuckle as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Align the center of the cutout in the inner knuckle grease retainer cap and the groove of the steering knuckle.

    3. B007PF7E01

      Using SST and the press, press the inner knuckle grease retainer cap into the steering knuckle until the distance (A) in the illustration meets the standard value.

      SST
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
      09951-00900
      Distance (A)
      26 +/- 0.5 mm (1.02 +/- 0.0196 in.)

      Note

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the distance (A) at the 3 points indicated by the arrows in the illustration while pressing.

  2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. Fix the steering knuckle in the vise using aluminium plates.

      Note

      Do not damage the steering knuckle.

    2. Install the front lower ball joint assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      170 N*m  { 1,730 kgf*cm, 125 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Ensure that the thread and taper are free of oil etc.

      • Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boot.

    3. Install a new cotter pin to the front lower ball joint assembly.

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE


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

      Torque:
      88 N*m  { 897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL OUTER KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (w/ Cap)


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      Using SST, install a new outer knuckle grease retainer cap.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00420 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07150 )

  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Temporarily install the front axle assembly to the front suspension upper arm and front suspension lower arm.

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      Fully tighten front suspension lower arm with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      Nut (A)
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }
      Nut (B)
      52 N*m  { 530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf }
    3. B007T7GE01

      Fully tighten the front suspension upper arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      113 N*m  { 1,147 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boot.

    4. Install a new cotter pin to the front suspension upper arm.

      Note

      Further tighten the castle nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  6. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the tie rod end sub-assembly to the steering knuckle with the castle nut.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not damage the lower ball joint dust boot.

    2. Install a new cotter pin to the tie rod end sub-assembly.

      Note

      Further tighten the castle nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      123 N*m  { 1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (w/ ABS)


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      Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

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

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

      • Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    100 N*m  { 1,020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ ABS)

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