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Front Axle Hub Bolt: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE LH HUB BOLT 
    1. Temporarily install the 2 nuts and washers to the front axle LH hub bolt.
    2. Using SST(s) and a screwdriver or an equivalent to hold the front axle, remove the front axle LH hub bolt.

      SST 09628-10011 

      Fig 1: Removing Front Axle LH Hub Bolt Using SST(s) & Screwdriver
      G05269654Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE LH HUB BOLT 
    1. Install a washer and nut to a new front axle LH hub bolt.
      Fig 2: Installing Front Axle LH Hub Bolt, Washer & Nut
      G05269655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver to hold the front axle, install the hub bolt by torquing the nut.
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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