Installation (from 12/2010)

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly LH.





(b) Install the steering knuckle LH with the front axle hub sub-assembly LH to the shock absorber assembly front LH with the 2bolts and 2 nuts.





Torque : 290 Nm (2957 kgf-cm, 214 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply a small amount of engine oil to the threads of the nuts.
* Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB- ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH Installation (from 12/2010)

3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation (from 12/2010)

4. INSTALL FRONT DISC

5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the 2 bolts.





Torque : 107 Nm (1090 kgf-cm, 79 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly LH.

6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:
* Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
* Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut.

Torque : 294 Nm (3000 kgf-cm, 217 ft-lbf)

HINT
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout through the following steps.

7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.

NOTICE:
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

8. REMOVE FRONT DISC

9. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS On-Vehicle Inspection (from 12/2010)

10. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT On-Vehicle Inspection (from 12/2010)

11. INSTALL FRONT DISC

12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle LH.

Torque : 107 Nm (1090 kgf-cm, 79 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly LH.

13. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH Installation (from 12/2010)

14. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH nut.





15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

16. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment Adjustment (from 12/2010).

17. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

(a) Check for the speed sensor signal Test Mode Procedure (from 12/2010).