Front Axle Installation

Front Axle

INSTALLATION
1) Align the alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt, and tighten the housing and strut using a new flange nut.
Tightening torque:
155 Nm (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
2) Install the front drive shaft.
3) Install the ball joint into housing.

CAUTION:
Before tightening, make sure the lower side of housing and stepped section of ball joint are in contact.





Tightening torque:
50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
4) Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
5) Install the disc rotor.
6) Install the disc brake.
Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 Nm (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
8) Install the tie-rod end ball joint to the front housing using a castle nut.
Tightening torque:
27 Nm (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
When connecting the tie-rod, do not hit the cap at bottom of tie-rod end with a hammer.

9) Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and tighten further within 60 degrees until the pin hole is aligned with the slot in the nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.





10) While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque:
220 Nm (22.4 kgf-m, 162.3 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
Do not load the front axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.

11) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.





12) Install the wheel.
Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
13) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.