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Front Axle Hub: Reassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
      NOTE: Do not damage the oil seal.
      Fig 1: Installing Front Axle Hub Oil Seal
      G04964393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE WITH ABS ROTOR BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST and a press, install a new bearing onto the axle hub.

      SST 09649-17010 

      Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle With ABS Rotor Bearing Assembly
      G04964394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT (for 2WD) 
    1. Using SST, install a new adjusting nut.

      SST 09318-12010 

      Torque: 275 N*m (2,804 kgf*cm, 203 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Installing Front Wheel Adjusting Nut (For 2WD)
      G05112044Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB 
    1. Apply MP grease to a new O-ring.
    2. Install the new O-ring onto the axle hub.
    3. Install the dust cover and axle hub onto the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Front Axle Hub Bolts
      G04964390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP (for 2WD) 
    1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, install a new retainer cap.
      NOTE: Do not damage the retainer cap.
      Fig 5: Installing Knuckle Grease Retainer Cap (2WD)
      G04964397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL (for 4WD) 
    1. Using SST and a press, install a new oil seal.

      SST 09527-17011, 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09951-01000 

      Fig 6: Identifying Steering Knuckle Oil Seal With SST (For 4WD)
      G04964422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002