Front Axle Hub (For Sedan) Installation

Using SST and a press, insert a new hub bearing, with its magnetic rotor side facing the inside of the vehicle, until it reaches the end of the steering knuckle.

SST

09950-60020(09951-00710)
09950-70010(09951-07100)

NOTICE:

1. Do not remove the inner race because the hub bearing is built into the oil seal.
   
2. Do not use bearings that have been removed.
   
3. Do not wipe off any grease that has been applied to new bearings.
   
4. Do not bring magnets close to the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing.
   
5. Keep the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing free of foreign matter.
   

Provisionally install a new disc brake dust cover, as shown in the illustration.

Using SST and a hammer, install the disc brake dust cover.

SST

09223-56010

NOTICE:

1. Uniformly press in the disc brake dust cover while sliding SST slightly.
   
2. Surely press in the disc brake dust cover until the pressing-in base.
   

Using a chisel, fix the 3 points on the circumference.

NOTICE:

Securely fold each end into the engagement grooves.

Using SST and a press, press the axle hub into the steering knuckle.

SST

09608-32010
09950-60010(09951-00500)
09950-70010(09951-07100)

Using snap ring pliers, install a new hole snap ring, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

1. Do not overlap the end of the snap ring and the installation hole in the speed sensor on the knuckle side.
   
2. Do not damage the magnetic rotor surface of the bearing when installing the snap ring.
   

Install the front axle assembly onto the shock absorber.

Install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

164 N*m{1,672 kgf*cm, 121 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.

Push the front axle out of the vehicle to align the spline of the drive shaft with the front axle and insert the front axle.

NOTICE:

1. Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
   
2. Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
   
3. Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
   
4. Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
   

Install the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

98 N*m{1,000 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new clip.

Install the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new cotter pin.

Install the stabilizer link with the nut.

Torque:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

NOTICE:

When replacing the disc, select the position that gives the minimum disc runout.

Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.

Torque:

107 N*m{1,089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf}

Install the speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Check that the speed sensor tip and installation portion are free of foreign matter.
   
2. Install the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
   

Install the flexible hose and speed sensor with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N*m{300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.

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

Torque:

216 N*m{2,203 kgf*cm, 160 ft.*lbf}

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

Inspect the axle hub backlash.

1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
   

   Maximum:

   0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
   

   If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
   

Inspect the axle hub runout.

1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.
   

   Maximum:

   0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
   

   If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing and axle hub.