Front Axle Hub Bolt Replacement

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

Remove the front disc.

HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

Temporarily install the 2 nuts and washers to the front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the front axle, remove the front axle hub bolt.

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Install a washer and nut to a new front axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

Using a brass bar to hold the front axle, install the hub bolt by torquing the nut.

Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

NOTICE:

When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimum runout.

Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

107 N*m{1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.