Replacement

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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

NOTICE:
Hang the caliper using a piece of string or equivalent.

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

(a) Using SST, remove the front axle hub bolt from the front axle hub sub-assembly.









SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02060

CAUTION:
Before working, apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and bolt tip of SST.

NOTICE:
* Install SST so that claw and body are parallel.
* Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
* Do not damage the front axle hub.
* Do not damage the steering knuckle.

5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT

(a) Set a new axle hub bolt onto the front axle hub, and tighten the nut (M12 x P1.25mm (0.0492 in.)) through the washer plate to install the axle hub bolt.









NOTICE:
Install the nuts to prevent damage to the front axle hub bolts.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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

Torque : 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)