Front Axle Hub: Installation

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Using SST and a press, press a new hub bearing in the steering knuckle.
  SST 09950-60020 (09951-00680), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  
  Fig 1: Installing Front Axle Hub Bearing
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INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
1. Install the front dust cover with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using SST and a press, press the axle hub in the steering knuckle.
  SST 09950-60020 (09951-00680), 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09608-32010
  
  Fig 2: Installing Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
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INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new hole snap ring.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Front Axle Hub Hole Snap Ring
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INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the front axle to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
  Torque: 132 N*m (1,,350 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply a small amount of engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Front Axle Assembly
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CONNECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Install the drive shaft to the front axle.
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
  - Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
  - Do not excessively push the front axle assembly.
CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Connect 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 nut an additional 60°.
CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the front suspension lower arm to the steering knuckle with the nut.
  Torque: 98 N*m (999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf)
2. Install a new clip.
  NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.
CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1. Connect the front stabilizer bar with the 2 cushion retainers, 2 cushions and nut, as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: Be sure to install the cushion and retainer in the correct direction.
2. Hold the bolt with a wrench spanner and install the nut.
  Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Connecting Front Stabilizer Bar
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INSTALL FRONT DISC
CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
1. Install the brake cylinder with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
  Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Connecting Front Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Install a new hub nut.
  Torque: 216 N*m (2,200 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf)
DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
INSPECT FRONT AXLE DEVIATION AND BACKLASH
1. Inspect the front axle deviation and backlash (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
INSTALL FRONT DISC
CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
1. Install the front speed sensor (see INSTALLATION ).
STAKE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
1. Check the ABS speed sensor signal (see OPERATION CHECK ).
  
  Fig 7: Staking Front Axle Hub Nut
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