Front Axle Hub
FRONT AXLE HUBCOMPONENTS:
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) Separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
(c) Remove the front disc.
(d) Inspect the bearing 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 front axle hub bearing.
(e) Inspect the axle hub deviation.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
(f) Install the front disc.
(g) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly.
(h) Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf/cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
3. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, separate the brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC
7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
8. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the boot.
^ With ABS:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly LH.
10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint assembly front LH.
SST 09628-62011
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the LH hole snap ring.
12. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the hub sub-assembly LH.
SST 09520-00031
(b) Using SST, remove the inner race of hub LH bearing from the hub sub-assembly LH.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00370)
13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and front dust cover LH.
14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING
(a) Place the inner race of hub LH bearing on the outer race of hub LH bearing.
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the hub LH bearing from the steering knuckle.
SST 09527-17011, 09950-60010 (09951-00640), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new hub LH bearing to the steering knuckle.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00720), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
(a) Install the dust cover front LH with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf/cm, 73 in. lbs.)
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST and a press, install the hub sub-assembly LH.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new LH hole snap ring.
5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint assembly front LH, torque the nut.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf/cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the 2 bolts, nuts and front axle assembly LH to the shock absorber.
Torque: 220 Nm (2,243 kgf/cm, 162 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.
(b) Push the front axle assembly toward the outside of the vehicle, fit the splined part of the drive shaft assembly to that of the front axle assembly and insert the drive shaft assembly into the front axle assembly.
NOTICE:
^ Do not push out the front axle assembly excessively.
^ Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
^ With ABS:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
7. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
8. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 107 Nm (1,089 kgf/cm, 79 ft. lbs.)
12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new hub LH nut.
Torque: 216 Nm (2,200 kgf/cm, 159 ft. lbs.)
13. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
14. REMOVE FRONT DISC
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC
16. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
17. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (WITH ABS)
18. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the hub LH nut.
19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf/cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
21. INSPECT ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (WITH ABS)
(a) Vehicle Stability Control System
(b) Anti-lock Brake System