Front Axle Hub Installation

Apply MP grease to a new O-ring.

Install the O-ring to the axle hub.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the O-ring.

Connect the front drive shaft to the front axle hub.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the front drive shaft boot.

Install the dust cover and axle hub to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

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

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:

180 N*m{1835 kgf*cm, 133 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.
   

Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

1. Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
   
2. Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
   

Using a 39 mm socket wrench, install the axle shaft nut.

Torque:

200 N*m{2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf}

Using a 39 mm socket wrench, loosen the axle shaft nut.

Using a 39 mm socket wrench, retighten the axle shaft nut.

Torque:

340 N*m{3467 kgf*cm, 251 ft.*lbf}

Install the front wheel adjusting lock cap and a new cotter pin.

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.

Inspect the front axle hub (Click here).

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:

180 N*m{1835 kgf*cm, 133 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{140 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.

w/ VSC:
(Click here)

w/ ABS:
(Click here)