Front Axle Hub

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTICE:
When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

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

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

3. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.





Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

NOTICE:
* Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.

HINT
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

8. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.





Maximum runout:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

NOTICE:
* Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.

HINT
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

9. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

10. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal and close the front luggage compartment trim cover.

(b) Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:

(1) Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

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

13. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Installation