Installation
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
SST: 09950-60020
09951-00810
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07100
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 73in-lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly to the steering knuckle.
SST: 09608-32010
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00620
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07100
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
SST: 09316-60011
09316-00011
SST: 09608-32010
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00500
SST: 09950-60020
09951-00810
09952-06010
HINT: Align the cutout for the speed sensor in the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 290 Nm (2956 kgf-cm, 214ft-lbf)
NOTICE: When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
7. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
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8. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Install the front lower suspension arm to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 92 Nm (938 kgf-cm, 68ft-lbf)
9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Installation
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement
12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
- Be sure to perform this work for a new front drive shaft assembly.
- Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install the new front axle shaft nut.
Torque: 294 Nm (2998 kgf-cm, 217ft-lbf)
NOTICE: Stake the front axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
HINT: Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.
13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement
14. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal
15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS Front Axle Hub
16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT Front Axle Hub
17. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation
18. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement
19. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Install the resin clamp and front speed sensor with the bolt.
Text in Illustration
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71in-lbf)
NOTICE:
- Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
- Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.
- After installing the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and steering knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
- Before installing the clamp, firmly insert the points of the clamp into the installation holes.
20. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76ft-lbf)
22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Service and Repair.
23. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Check for the speed sensor signal Test Mode Procedure.