Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Replacement








AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT

REPLACEMENT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
NOTICE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the flexible hose.

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT





(a) Position the front axle hub bolt to be removed as shown in the illustration.





(b) Temporarily install the 2 nuts to the front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
Recommended service nut:
Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
NOTICE: Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

(c) Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, remove the front axle hub bolt.
SST: 09628-10011

Text in Illustration





5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT





(a) Position a new front axle hub bolt to be installed as shown in the illustration.





(b) Temporarily install the new front axle hub bolt to the front axle hub.
(c) Install a washer and nut to the new front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
Recommended service nut:
Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
HINT: The thickness of the washer is preferably 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

(d) Using a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub, install the front axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.

Text in Illustration





NOTICE:
- Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.
- Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

(e) Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 front axle hub bolts.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY





(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 104 Nm (1060 kgf-cm, 77ft-lbf)
NOTICE: Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76ft-lbf)