Front Axle Hub On-Vehicle Inspection

Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

NOTICE:

1. When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.
   
2. Do not remove the shutter valves.
   

Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.

Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

1. Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.
   
2. Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.
   

Put matchmarks on the front disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.

Remove the front disc.

Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the axle hub grease cap.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the axle hub.

Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.

Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

NOTICE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

Maximum runout:

0.08 mm (0.00315 in.)

NOTICE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

Install the axle hub grease cap.

NOTICE:

Make sure to securely fit the grease cap to the axle hub.

Align the matchmarks, and then install the front disc.

HINT:

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

Connect the front disc brake caliper and install 2 new bolts.

Torque:

99 N*m{1010 kgf*cm, 73 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Do not twist the flexible hose.
   
2. Make sure that the bolts are free from damage and foreign matter.
   
3. Do not overtighten the bolts.
   

Connect the brake tube bracket to the steering knuckle with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

for bolt:

31 N*m{316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf}

for nut:

13 N*m{132 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}

Set the tire pressure to the specified value(s) (Click here).

Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.

Measure the distance from the ground to the top of the bumper and calculate the difference in the vehicle height between left and right. Perform this procedure for both the front and rear wheels.

Height difference of left and right sides:

15 mm (0.591 in.) or less

HINT:

If not as specified, perform the vehicle tilt calibration.

Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, tighten the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing.

Torque:

14 N*m{143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}

Install the valve protector with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

Attach the clamp, and connect the connector to the valve protector.