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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Bolts, Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly And Front Disc Brake Dust Cover
      G04024505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft boot.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bolts, Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly And Front Disc Brake Dust Cover
      G04024506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  4. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT (for 4WD) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using the socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle hub nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (2,998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the brake caliper assembly and caliper plates No.1 to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.
      • Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads of the bolts.
      • Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged.
    Fig 3: Identifying Bolts, Brake Caliper Assembly And Caliper Plates To Steering Knuckle
    G04024507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.
      Fig 4: Staking Axle Hub Nut
      G04053718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 2WD) 
    1. Connect the speed sensor connector to the seed sensor front.
      NOTE: Do not twist the sensor wire.
    Fig 5: Identifying Speed Sensor Connector To Seed Sensor Front
    G04024509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt (A) 

      6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

      Bolt (B) 

      8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.
    Fig 6: Identifying Bolts, Speed Sensor To Steering Knuckle
    G04024510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 4WD) 

    (See ADJUSTMENT )

  15. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    (w/ ECB: See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )

    (w/o ECB: See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )

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