Front Axle Hub
FRONT AXLE HUBCOMPONENTS:
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC
4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
REMOVAL
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
CAUTION:
When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.
1. TURN POWER SWITCH OFF
(a) Turn the power switch OFF, and check that the "READY" indicator turns off.
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR LH
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
^ Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the brake caliper.
NOTICE:
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
(b) Remove the caliper plates from the brake caliper.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, front axle hub and front disc brake dust cover.
INSTALLATION
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
CAUTION:
When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.
1. TURN POWER SWITCH OFF
(a) Turn the power switch OFF, and check that the "READY" indicator turns off.
2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the front axle hub and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)
3. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC
6. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the brake caliper and caliper plates to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
^ Do not twist the front brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper.
^ Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage on the threads of the bolts.
^ Do not overtighten the bolts because the steering knuckle is made of aluminum and may be damaged.
7. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR LH
NOTICE:
Do not twist the sensor wire.
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
9. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL