Installation

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the axle hub and dust cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle, and install the castle nut.
Torque: 71 Nm (724 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
- Be careful that grease does not adhere to the threads or tapered part.
- The clip hole alignment should be done after tightening the castle nut up to 60° beyond the torque specification.

(b) Install a new clip.
3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH





(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new dust deflector.
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07150
SST: 09608-32010
SST: 09950-60020
09951-00720
NOTE: Align the dust deflector hole and the steering knuckle hole.

4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Install the front axle to the shock absorber, insert the 2 bolts from the front of the vehicle and tighten the 2 nuts.
Torque: 153 Nm (1,560 kgf-cm, 113 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Apply engine oil to the nut threads or the seating surface only when reusing the bolt and nuts.

(b) Push the front axle outward from the vehicle to engage the spline of the drive shaft and insert it to the front axle.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to push the front axle outward from the vehicle more than is necessary to remove it.
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
- Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.

5. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH Installation
6. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Install the disc brake caliper to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 137.1 Nm (1,398 kgf-cm, 101 ft-lbf)
9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
- Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
- Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

(b) Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new hub nut.
Torque: 216 Nm (2,200 kgf-cm, 159 ft-lbf)
10. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
11. REMOVE FRONT DISC
12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS Front Axle Hub
13. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT Front Axle Hub
14. INSTALL FRONT DISC Reassembly
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Torque: 137.1 Nm (1,398 kgf-cm, 101 ft-lbf)
16. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Installation
17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.
18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service and Repair
20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL Installation