Front
FRONT HUB/KNUCKLE
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove two brake caliper mounting bolts.
3. Support the caliper securely.
4. Remove the disc after loosening two screws.
5. Remove the split pin and driveshaft castle nut from the front hub.
6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the knuckle.
7. Disconnect the brake hose from the knuckle.
8. Loosen the upper arm ball joint mounting nut but do not remove it.
NOTE: Tighten the special tool (09568-34000) with a cord not to fall down abruptly
9. Using the special tool (09568-34000), disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle.
10. Using the special tool (09568-34000), disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.
NOTE:
^ Be sure to tie the special tool to a nearby part with cord.
^ Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
11. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle.
12. Remove the front axle and knuckle together.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the snap ring.
2. Using the special tool (09545-34100), disconnect the hub from the knuckle.
3. Using the special tools (09455-21000, 09545-34100), remove the wheel bearing inner race from the hub.
4. Using the special tools (09216-21600, 09216-22100), remove the wheel bearing outer race from the knuckle.
INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and splines for wear.
2. Check the snap ring for cracks or damage.
3. Check the knuckle inner surface for scoring and cracks.
REASSEMBLY
NOTE:
^ Do not press against the inner race of the wheel/ bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
^ Always use a new bearing assembly.
1. Install the snap ring into the groove of the knuckle.
2. Using the special tool (09545-21100), press the hub into the knuckle.
NOTE: Do not press against the outer race of the wheel bearing because it can damage to the bearing assembly.
3. Tighten the hub to the knuckle to 200 Nm (2000 kg-cm, 148 ft. lbs.) with the special tool (09517-21500).
4. Rotate the hub to seat the bearing.
5. Measure the wheel bearing starting torque.
Standard value
Starting torque: 1.8 Nm (18 kg-cm, 16 ft. lbs.) or less
6. Fix a dial gauge and measure the hub end play. Check that it is within the standard value.
Standard value
Hub end play: 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch) or less
7. Remove the special tool.
8. Install the disc to the hub.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
2. After installation, check the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) speed sensor and front wheel alignment.