Installation
AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB (for 2WD): INSTALLATION
HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
* A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Standard Bolt - Specified Torque For Standard Bolts.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the front axle hub to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque : 65 Nm (663 kgf-cm, 48 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the steering knuckle to the front No. 1 suspension upper arm LH and front No. 2 suspension upper arm LH with the nuts.
Torque : 60 Nm (612 kgf-cm, 44 ft-lbf)
(b) Install new clips.
NOTICE:
If it is necessary to align the holes for the clips after installing the nuts, the nuts can be tightened up to 60° more.
3. CONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque : 145 Nm (1479 kgf-cm, 107 ft-lbf)
(b) Install a new clip.
NOTICE:
If it is necessary to align the holes for the clip after installing the nut, the nut can be tightened up to 60° more.
4. CONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the bottom side of the front shock absorber assembly LH to the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH. Then insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle and temporarily install it with the nut.
Torque : 108 Nm (1101 kgf-cm, 80 ft-lbf)
5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the front stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.
Torque : 84 Nm (857 kgf-cm, 62 ft-lbf)
HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
6. CONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the bracket of the front height control sensor LH to the front No. 2 suspension lower arm LH with the bolt.
Torque : 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
7. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the No. 1 suspension lower arm to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque : 145 Nm (1479 kgf-cm, 107 ft-lbf)
(b) Install a new clip.
NOTICE:
If it is necessary to align the holes for the clip after installing the nut, the nut can be tightened up to 60° more.
8. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Installation
9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH
(a) Install the front disc brake dust cover LH with the 4 bolts.
Torque : 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf)
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation
11. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the new 2 bolts.
Torque : 135 Nm (1377 kgf-cm, 100 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
* Do not twist the flexible hose.
* Make sure the screw parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.
* Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the steering knuckle is made of aluminum.
(b) Connect the flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque : 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
12. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the speed sensor connector to the speed sensor.
NOTICE:
* Do not damage the tip of the speed sensor.
* Do not allow foreign matter to contact the tip or installation area of the speed sensor.
* Do not twist the speed sensor wire.
(b) Install the speed sensor wire to the front No. 1 suspension lower arm with the 2 bolts.
Torque : 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf)
13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 140 Nm (1428 kgf-cm, 103 ft-lbf)
14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment ( Front Wheel Alignment).
15. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Check the speed sensor signal ( Test Mode Procedure).
16. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
(a) Adjust the headlight aiming Adjustments.