Front Axle Hub: Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (See SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

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

      SST 09950-60020 (09951 -00720), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER 
   1. Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 3 bolts.

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

      Fig 1: Pressing Axle Hub Bearing Into Steering Knuckle

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

      SST 09608-32010, 09950-60010 (09951 -00600), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      Fig 2: Pressing In Axle Hub Sub-Assembly

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4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING 
   1. Using snap ring pliers, install the hole snap ring.
      Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring

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5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the lower ball joint and torque the nut.

      Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 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°.
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the drive shaft to the front axle.
   2. Install the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 240 N*m (2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Steering Knuckle Bolts And Nuts

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      NOTE:

      • Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply the small amount of engine oil to the screw parts of the nuts.
      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot and speed sensor rotor.
7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the lower ball joint to the No. 1 front suspension lower arm with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 89 N*m (908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Front No. 1 Suspension Lower Arm Sub-Assembly Bolt And Nuts

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8. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.

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

      NOTE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut an additional 60°.
9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.

      Fig 6: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Assembly Nut

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10. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

       Torque: 107 N*m (1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

       NOTE: There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pad and disc.
       Fig 7: Identifying Front Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly Bolts

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12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    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 a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new axle hub nut.

       Torque: 216 N*m (2200 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf) 

13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.
       NOTE:

       • Use a string or equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
       • There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pad and disc.
14. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH. 
    1. Inspect the front axle hub bearing backlash, (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ).
16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION 
    1. Inspect the front axle hub bearing deviation, (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ).
17. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
18. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

       Torque: 107 N*m (1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

19. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Install the front speed sensor (See INSTALLATION ).
20. STAKE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.
       Fig 8: Identifying Axle Hub Nut

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21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (See ADJUSTMENT ).
23. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the ABS speed sensor signal (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).