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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the 2 bolts, nuts and front axle assembly LH with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber assembly front LH.

      Torque: 230 N*m (2,350 kgf cm, 170 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts & Nuts
      G05241361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply the small amount of engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.
      • Do not excessively push out the front axle assembly LH.
      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

      Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly LH Bolts
      G05194594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

  7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
      NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
  9. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  10. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

      Torque: 104 N*m (1,060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf) 

  13. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH nut.
      Fig 3: Staking Hub LH Nut
      G05194607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect front wheel alignment (See ADJUSTMENT ).
  16. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check ABS speed sensor signal (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).
  17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

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