Front

FRONT HUB/KNUCKLE





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle.





3. Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with wire.





4. Remove the ABS sensor and wire.





5. Using the special tool (09568-34000), disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.

NOTE:
^ Be sure to tie the special tool to a nearby part with cord.
^ Loosen the nut but do not remove it.





6. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle.





7. Remove the brake disk from the knuckle.





8. Remove the split pin and drive shaft castle nut from the front hub.





9. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.
10. Loosen the upper arm mounting nut but do not remove it.





11. Using the special tool (09568-34000), disconnect the upper arm from the knuckle
12. Remove the front axle and knuckle together.
13. Installation is the reverse of removal.

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove the snap ring.





2. Using the special tool (OK130 331 AAOA), disconnect the hub from the knuckle.





3. Using the special tools (09455-21000, 09545-34100), remove the wheel bearing inner race from the hub.





4. Remove the dust cover mounting bolt, and then remove the dust cover.





5. Place the inner race on the bearing. Using the special tools (09216-21600,09216-22100), remove the wheel bearing outer race from the knuckle.

INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and splines for wear.
2. Check the snap ring for cracks or damage.
3. Check the knuckle inner surface for scoring and cracks.

REASSEMBLY
1. Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the knuckle and bearing contact surface.





2. Using the special tool (09216-21100), press-in the bearing to the knuckle.

NOTE:
^ Do not press against the inner race of the wheel bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly
^ Always use a new bearing assembly.





3. Install the snap ring into the groove of the knuckle.
4. Install the dust cover.





5. Using the special tool (09545-21100), press the hub on to the knuckle.

NOTE: Do not press against the outer race of the wheel bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.





6. Tighten the hub to the knuckle to 200 Nm (2000 kg-cm,148 ft. lbs.) with the special tool (09517-21500).
7. Rotate the hub to seat the bearing.





8. Measure the wheel bearing turning torque.
Standard value
Turning torque: 1.03 Nm (10.5 kg cm, 9.11 ft. lbs.) or less