Front Axle Hub Installation

Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.

SST

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

Install the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque:

123 N*m{1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Prevent oil from adhering to the screw and tapered parts.

Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:

If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

Install the disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

8.3 N*m{85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf}

Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly.

SST

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

Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.

Using SST and a hammer, install a new No. 1 front wheel bearing dust deflector.

SST

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

HINT:

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

Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

Install the steering knuckle with the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

210 N*m{2,140 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply a small amount of engine oil to the threads of the nuts.
   
2. Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.
   

Install the lower ball joint to the front suspension lower No. 1 arm with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

75 N*m{765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

Install the tie rod end sub-assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:

If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

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.

Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.

Torque:

294 N*m{3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

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.

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

Maximum:

0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

NOTICE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

HINT:

If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

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

Maximum:

0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

NOTICE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

HINT:

If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

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 with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.

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.

Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

8.0 N*m{82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   
2. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
   

Install the flexible hose and the speed sensor to the shock absorber with the bolt and set the sensor clip on the knuckle.

Torque:

19 N*m{192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
   
2. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   
3. Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.
   

Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub nut.

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