Front Axle Hub: Installation

1. Place the axle hub to the steering knuckle.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor and oil seal.
2. Install the outer bearing.
3. Install the claw washer.

1. Install the adjusting nut and tighten it using SST.

   SST 09607-60020

   Torque: 59 N.m (600 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 

   Fig 1: Tightening Adjusting Nut Using SST

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2. Turn the axle hub several times to settle down the bearing.
3. Using SST, retighten the adjusting nut to then loosen it until it can rotate by hand.

   SST 09607-60020

   Torque: 59 N.m (600 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 

4. Using SST, retighten the adjusting nut.

   SST 09607-60020

   Torque: 4.3 - 6.5 N.m (44 - 66 kgf.cm, 38 - 57 in.lbf) 

   HINT:

   Check that there is no looseness on the bearing.

5. Using a spring tension gauge, measure the preload.

   Preload (at starting): 

   42 - 67 N (4.3 - 6.8 kgf, 9.5 - 15.0 lbf) 

   Fig 2: Measuring Preload Using Spring Tension Gauge

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1. Install a new lock washer and the lock nut.
2. Using SST, torque the lock nut.

   SST 09607-60020

   Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

3. Check that the axle hub rotates smoothly and there is no looseness on the bearing.
   Fig 3: Tightening Lock Nut Using SST

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4. Using a spring tension gauge, check the preload.

   Preload (at starting): 

   42 - 67 N (4.3 - 6.8 kgf, 9.5 - 15.0 lbf) 

   HINT:

   Make sure to check preload in the direction of rotation.

   If the preload is not within the specification, adjust it again with the adjusting nut.

   Fig 4: Checking Preload Using Spring Tension Gauge

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5. Secure the lock nut by bending one of the lock washer teeth inward and the other lock washer teeth outward.

1. Place a new gasket in position on the axle hub.
2. Install the flange to the axle hub.
3. Install the 6 cone washers, washers and new nuts.

   Torque: 33 N.m (335 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

4. Pull out the drive shaft outside the vehicle and select the snap ring which ensures the clearance between the tip of the flange and the snap ring is less than 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).

   Snap ring thickness 

   SNAP RING THICKNESS SPECIFICATION
   
   

   1.8 mm (0.0709 in.)	2.4 mm (0.0945 in.)
   2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)	2.6 mm (0.1024 in.)
   2.2 mm (0.0866 in.)	2.8 mm (0.1102 in.)

   Fig 5: Selecting Snap Ring

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5. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the drive shaft.
6. Install a new grease cap to the flange.

1. Install the brake caliper with 2 bolts.

   Torque: 123 N.m (1,250 kgf.cm, 90 ft.lbf) 

2. Install the flexible hose and bolt to the steering knuckle.

   Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

Torque: 131 N.m (1,340 kgf.cm, 97 ft.lbf)