Front Axle

REMOVAL
Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

NOTE: Removal service points as follows:

A. Drive shaft nut removal. (2)





B. Caliper assembly removal. (4)
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire so that it does not fall.





C. Upper arm ball joint and knuckle disconnection. (6)

CAUTION:
- Using the special tool, loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
- Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.





D. Front hub assembly removal. (7)
Shift the knuckle to the outside in order to maintain the clearance between the front hub assembly mounting bolts and the drive shaft.

CAUTION:
- Do not damage the ball joint boot.
- For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to damage the rotor.

INSPECTION





Wheel Bearing Breakaway Torque Check
1. Install the special tool to the front hub assembly and tighten the nut to the specified torque 196-255 Nm (145-188 ft. lbs.).
2. Use the special tool to measure the hub rotation breakaway torque.
Limit: 1.0 Nm (9 inch lbs.) or less.
3. The hub rotation breakaway torque should be within the limit value range, and there should be no engagement or feeling of roughness.





Wheel Bearing End Play Check
1. Install the special tool to the front hub assembly and tighten the nut to the specified torque 196-255 Nm (145-188 ft. lbs.).
2. Measure the play in the hub axial direction.
Limit: 0.05 mm (.002 inch)
2. If the limit value of wheel bearing end play cannot be obtained, replace the front hub assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.

NOTE: Installation service points as follows:

A. Drive shaft nut installation. (2)





1. Install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.





2. Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.

CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.

3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) in maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.