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Front Axle Hub: Installation

  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: Locating Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
      G05296322Courtesy 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: Locating Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
      G05296323Courtesy 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. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
    2. Using the socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle hub nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (2998 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 REASSEMBLY )
  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: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
      G05809138Courtesy 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
      G05296322Courtesy 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: Locating Speed Sensor Connector To Seed Sensor Front
      G05296318Courtesy 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: Locating Speed Sensor Front Bolts (For 4WD)
      G05296329Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

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

    (See ADJUSTMENT )

  15. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    (w/ Electronically Controlled Brake System: See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

    (w/o Electronically Controlled Brake System: See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

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