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Replacement [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.
      GTY904514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
      NOTE:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging by the front flexible hose.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT 
    1. Temporarily install 2 service nuts to the front axle hub bolts as shown in the illustration.
      GTY917187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Service Nut

      Recommended Service Nut

      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      NOTE:

      Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

    2. Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub sub-assembly, remove the front axle hub bolt.
      • SST: 09611-12010 
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT 
    1. Temporarily install a new front axle hub bolt to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
    2. Install a washer and service nut to the front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
      GTY902146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Service Nut
      *b Washer

      Recommended Service Nut

      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      HINT: 

      Recommended washer thickness is 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

    3. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle hub sub-assembly, install the front axle hub bolt by tightening the service nut.
      NOTE:
      • Install the service nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.
      • Do not damage the threads of the front axle hub bolts.
    4. Remove the 3 service nuts and washer from the 3 front axle hub bolts.
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 192 N.m (1958 kgf/cm, 142 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
      • Make sure that there is no foreign matter on the threads of the bolt.
  10. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Engage the 2 hooks to install the front speed sensor clamp bracket.
      GTY851757Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Hook
      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

    2. Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.
      GTY904514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf/cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for HV Model) 
    1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
    2. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly to the reservoir bracket with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf/cm, 80 in.lbf) 

    3. Engage the clamp to install the wire harness to the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly.
    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).
    6. Depress the brake pedal and release it.
    7. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2019 - ]