Front Hub/Knuckle

FRONT HUB/KNUCKLE

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly (A) from the front hub assembly (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)





2. Remove the wheel speed sensor & wire (A) by loosening the bolts.





3. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the strut assembly.





4. Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.








5. Remove the driveshaft lock nut (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 245 - 275 (24.5 - 27.5, 177 - 199)





6. Remove the caliper assembly (A) from the knuckle and suspend it with wire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 85 - 100 (8.5 - 10.0, 61 - 72)








7. Remove the split pin and castle nut from the tie rod end ball joint.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 60 - 80 (6.0 - 8.0, 43 - 58)





8. Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using a SST (09568-4A000).





9. Remove the split pin and lower arm bolt and nut (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 90 - 120 (9.0 - 12.0, 65 - 87)





10. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly (B).








11. Remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly.





12. Remove the knuckle from the strut assembly by loosening the bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 100 - 120 (10.0 - 12.0, 72 - 87)





DISASSEMBLY
1. Separate the hub & bearing assembly (A) from the knuckle (B) by loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 160 - 180 (16.0 - 18.0, 116 - 130)





INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the knuckle for cracks.

REASSEMBLY
1. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.
2. Measure the wheel bearing starting torque.
Starting torque: 1.97 Nm (20 kgf-m, 1.45 ft. lbs.)





3. Measure the hub assembly axial play using a dial gauge.
Axial play: 0.008 mm or less





INSTALLATION
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration.