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Front Axle Hub: Installation

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

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

      Fig 1: Using SST And Press To Install New Front Axle Hub LH Bearing To Steering Knuckle LH
      G04385322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH 
    1. Place the disc brake dust cover front LH and use a torx wrench (T30) to torque the 4 bolts.

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

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

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

      Fig 2: Using SST And Press To Install Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly LH
      G04385323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub LH hole snap ring.
      Fig 3: Using Snap Ring Pliers To Install New Front Axle Hub LH Hole Snap Ring
      G04385324Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install a new bearing dust deflector No.1 LH.

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

      HINT:

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

      Fig 4: Using SST And Hammer To Install New Bearing Dust Deflector No.1 LH
      G04385325Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Install the lower ball joint assembly front LH and tighten the nut.

      Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install a new cotter pin.
      NOTE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60°C further.
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front axle assembly LH to the shock absorber assembly front LH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 210 N*m (2,140 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply a small amount of engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.
      • Do not excessively push out the front axle assembly LH.
      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 5: Installing Front Axle Assembly LH To Shock Absorber Assembly Front LH With Bolts And Nuts
      G04385326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH 
  9. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 
  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

  12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

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

      Fig 6: Using Socket Wrench (30 mm) To Install New Axle Hub LH Nut
      G04385327Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.
      NOTE: Use a string or similar device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
  14. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
  15. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH 
  16. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION 
  17. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
  18. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

  19. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH 
  20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

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

    2. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH nut.
    3. Fig 7: Using Chisel And Hammer To Stake Axle Hub LH Nut
      G04385328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

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

  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
  23. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. ABS WITH EBD SYSTEM (Refer to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM )
    2. ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION )