Installation

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: INSTALLATION

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

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the steering knuckle between aluminum plates in a vise.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Install the front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover with the 4 bolts.

Torque : 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque : 240 Nm (2447 kgf-cm, 177 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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





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4. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque : 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf)

5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

8. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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

NOTICE:
* Be sure to perform this work even when using a new drive shaft.
* Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), while applying the brakes, temporarily install the front axle shaft nut.

Torque : 216 Nm (2203 kgf-cm, 159 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Stake the front axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

HINT
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

9. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

10. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

11. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS Front Axle Hub

12. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT Front Axle Hub

13. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

14. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

15. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)

16. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt and clamp.

Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

HINT
Install the front flexible hose first and then the speed sensor harness bracket.

(b) Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque : 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf)

NOTICE:
Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

17. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.





18. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

19. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal Battery: Installation.

(b) Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

(c) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Front Wheel Alignment

21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

Test Mode Procedure