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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.

      SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Hub Bearing
    G04112937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
    1. Install the disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      SST 09608-32010, 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
    G04112938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
      Fig 3: Installing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
      G04112939Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO. 1 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install the bearing dust deflector No. 1.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031), 09608-32010 

      HINT:

      Align the hole for the speed sensor in the bearing dust deflector No. 1 with the steering knuckle.

    Fig 4: Installing Front Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector No. 1
    G04112940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front axle assembly to the front drive shaft assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.
    2. Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts.

      Torque: 290 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and tighten the nut.

      Fig 5: Identifying Front Axle Assembly Bolts And Nuts
      G04112941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO. 1 (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
      NOTE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the castle nut up to 60° further.
  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See  REASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.

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

    Fig 6: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
    G04112942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.

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

      NOTE: Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
  14. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    Fig 7: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
    G04112943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  17. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  18. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See  REASSEMBLY  ) 
  19. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.

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

      Fig 8: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
      G04112944Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.
    Fig 9: Installing Front Axle Hub Nut
    G04112945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  22. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  23. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

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